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The 400 Turns: Cirque de Cilaos & Salazie Mountain Road Trip

Navigate the legendary cliffside "Road of the 400 Turns" into alpine Cilaos, then discover the emerald waterfalls and colourful Creole mansions of historic Hell-Bourg in Salazie.

Cirque de Cilaos & Cirque de Salazie, La Réunion 1 to 2 Days (ideal with an overnight stay in a mountain lodge)

Trip duration

1 to 2 Days (ideal with an overnight stay in a mountain lodge)

Location

Cirque de Cilaos & Cirque de Salazie, La Réunion

Experience type

Tour

Overview

Delve into the dramatic interior amphitheatres of La Réunion on an unforgettable mountain road trip combining two UNESCO World Heritage cirques.

Begin your ascent from Saint-Louis along the world-famous "Route aux 400 virages," an engineering masterpiece cut into vertical basalt gorges that leads directly into the high mountain cirque of Cilaos.

Stroll through the alpine village nestled beneath the towering summit of Piton des Neiges, sample renowned local wines and mountain lentils, and browse delicate Creole embroidery.

Continue across to the lush amphitheatre of Salazie, passing cascading waterfalls such as the majestic Voile de la Mariée.

Conclude in Hell-Bourg, awarded among the most beautiful villages in France, celebrated for its preserved colonial houses and blooming tropical gardens.

Highlights

  • Spectacular clifftop drive along the legendary "Route of the 400 Turns"
  • Stroll through the alpine thermal town of Cilaos beneath Piton des Neiges
  • Tasting local mountain lentils, artisanal wines, and traditional Creole cuisine
  • Scenic photo stop at the cascading Voile de la Mariée waterfall
  • Heritage walk among the historic wooden villas of Hell-Bourg in Salazie

What's included

  • Detailed self-drive itinerary map with scenic waypoints and parking tips
  • Rental vehicle

Not included

  • Fuel
  • Lunches, tastings, and village museum admissions
  • Personal expenses

Map

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Guest feedback

What travellers say

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