Hiking trip, beach vacation, or honeymoon?
Its mountain ranges, valleys, and ravines have earned Réunion the nickname “Switzerland of the Tropics.” As a result, this prosperous island in the Indian Ocean attracts many mountaineers and hikers. They follow the Grande Randonnée, the marked long-distance hiking trail that circles the island, and climb the Piton des Neiges or the Piton de la Fournaise, both over 3,000 meters high. The former is an extinct volcano, while the latter is an active one. The more than 1,000 different plant species and the primeval rainforest in the Saint Philippe Mare Longue Nature Reserve are favorites among nature and bird lovers. The extensive road network and European-standard amenities make it ideal to rent a car and explore this rugged volcanic island east of Madagascar on your own.
