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Gîte de Bélouve

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The place

Trekking lodge located at 1500 m elevation on the eastern rampart of the Cirque de Salazie, on Réunion Island. Overlooks a grand panorama within a cocoon of tropical forest. Set within the Forêt de Bélouve, one of the best-preserved primary forests on the island, home to tree ferns, fanjans and endemic flora. Starting point for the island's most beautiful hikes: Trou de Fer, Sentier des Tamarins, Cap Anglais toward the Piton des Neiges.

Getting there

From the Plaine des Palmistes, follow the forest road to the Gîte de Bélouve. Picnic area, kiosk and viewpoint table on site.

The setting

Cirque de Salazie, primary forest of Bélouve, Réunion Island.

On site

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