Far from the hustle and bustle of modern times, the people of Mafate welcome hikers in a gentle and authentic way to what has become the inhabited heart of the National Park World Heritage Site.
Mafate, which has no roads, has a dense network of footpaths that allow you to live in the cirque, which is why it can only be reached on foot or by helicopter. You can hike from entry points such as Rivière des Galets, Maïdo, Dos-D'âne, Taïbit (Cilaos) and Col des Bœufs (Salazie), where a guarded car park provides secure parking for vehicles. Once you've arrived, you'll be able to discover Réunionese culture with caze longtan, traditional dishes and the daily life of the mafatais.
