A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
Discover the “Mecca of canyoning”!
Guaranteed departure from 5 participants Canyoning (6 days)/Hiking (2 days) Dizzying elevations and record rainfall during the wet season have formed numerous ravines and waterfalls that have deeply cut the Réunion mountain, creating an ideal and inexhaustible playground for canyoning enthusiasts.
This specific program increases the difficulty of the proposed canyons, allowing progress in learning the activity. Two hikes to must-see sites, and three free days at the edge of the Indian Ocean enhance this unique program in beauty. Accommodation: Lodgings or hotel. Level: For the canyoning activity, a small experience of a mountain rope activity is strongly recommended. The hikes are “open to all”. Carrying: Light bag (4-5 kg). Equipment: Equipment for the practice of canyoning provided except shoes.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
Discover the “Mecca of canyoning”!

Guaranteed departure from 5 participants Canyoning (6 days)/Hiking (2 days) Dizzying elevations and record rainfall during the wet season have formed numerous ravines and waterfalls that have deeply cut the Réunion mountain, creating an ideal and inexhaustible playground for canyoning enthusiasts. This specific program increases the difficulty of the proposed canyons, allowing progress in learning the activity. Two hikes to must-see sites, and three free days at the edge of the Indian Ocean enhance this unique program in beauty. Accommodation: Lodgings or hotel. Level: For the canyoning activity, a small experience of a mountain rope activity is strongly recommended. The hikes are “open to all”. Carrying: Light bag (4-5 kg). Equipment: Equipment for the practice of canyoning provided except shoes.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • The succession of slides in the Hell-bourg canyon
  • The hike to Trou de Fer
  • The Bras Noir canyon, one of the island's mythical canyons
  • The hike on the edge of the Piton de la Fournaise caldera
  • 3 days of relaxation by the sea in Ermitage-les-Bains

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • The succession of slides in the Hell-bourg canyon

  • The hike to Trou de Fer
  • The Bras Noir canyon, one of the island's mythical canyons
  • The hike on the edge of the Piton de la Fournaise caldera
  • 3 days of relaxation by the sea in Ermitage-les-Bains

Canyoning

Itinerant Stay
Off-site departure, various accommodation during the stay

Ages

18 - 55 ans

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OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
All levels
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LEVEL OF PORTAGE
Carrying level 1
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Included

  • International flights, air taxes and airport transfers (if you purchased the stay with the flights)
  • The accommodation
  • Meals (except those mentioned in the section not included)
  • Local transport
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  • Supervision and collective equipment.

Not Included

  • International flights, air taxes and airport transfers (if you purchased the stay without flights)
  • Personal equipment
  • Dinner on day 7
  • Meals on day 8 and meals starting with dinner on day 11
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  • Optional activities
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional insurance as well as any other supplement not provided for in the program.

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Day 1: Monday - Night flight to Saint Denis de La Réunion
Night flight to Saint Denis de La Réunion

Day 2: Tuesday - Saint Denis de La Réunion
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Arrival in St-Denis, transfer by bus to the East Coast to Bras Panon (45min). Visit the village, presentation of the program, installation for the night.
Night in a cottage, dinner on site.

During your stay

Day 3: Nicole Basin
Departure in the middle of the morning for the St-Suzanne River, and more particularly the canyon “Bassin Nicole” (40min).
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This canyon is the ideal introduction course in a lush setting. Among the wild vegetation, we find cinnamon, camphor, vanilla a few meters from huge pools of calm water. (depending on weather conditions and water level, this canyon can be replaced by that of Rivière-des-Roches). At the end of the day, transfer to Hell-Bourg in the Cirque de Salazie (1h30).
Night in a cottage, dinner on site.

Day 4: Hell-Bourg
A different type of sports initiation day. This time the water enters a parade, a narrow gorge, sculpted by a succession of slides. A day to learn how to swim in the currents and how to position yourself in these slides.
Night at the Hell-Bourg cottage, dinner on site.

Day 5: Hike to Trou de Fer
Early departure for Bélouve (+600m of altitude difference, 20min transfer). We climb the green rampart with successive viewpoints over the whole of Salazie. We continue our hike to the Trou de Fer to enjoy the panorama of Bras Caverne “the mythical canyon of the department”. On the way back, observation of the typical flora of a tropical rainforest, with giant ferns and hanging orchids. Night in a cottage in Bélouve or La Petite Plaine (40min trip) depending on availability. Dinner on site. Height difference: +750m/-150m, 4:30 to 5 hours of walking.

Day 6: Plaine des Palmistes - Bras Noir Canyon
Early departure for a canyoning day in the magnificent setting of the tropical rainforest (40min drive). On the program today: the Bras Noir canyon, one of the island's mythical canyons, with slides, jumps and zip line. In the afternoon transfer to the Volcan cottage, 1h30 drive.
Night at the cottage, dinner on site.

Day 7: Hike to Piton de la Fournaise
Early departure from the lodge to climb the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, on average more than two eruptions per year since 1998... If access to the volcano is limited (due to possible eruptions), hike to the edge of the caldera. In the afternoon, descent to the South West coast, installation in St Pierre near the lagoon. From our accommodation it is possible to reach the beaches of the lagoon by a walk on the seafront (5 min on foot). Overnight at the hotel in a B&B. Free dinner.

Day 8: Free day
This day can also be transformed into a canyon day if one of the routes of the previous days could not be completed.
From our accommodation it is possible to practice the following activities: paragliding, diving, diving, surfing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, etc. (additional charge to be paid on site).
Free meals.

Day 9: Cirque de Cilaos - Canyon Ferriere
Morning transfer from St Pierre to reach the Cirque de Cilaos (1h15). We will take this picturesque and winding road with 400 bends. In the middle of the morning, equipped with our helmets and combi harnesses, we start the Ferrière canyon. Its 60m spider thread remains the highlight of the course. Duration 5 hours. The exit from the canyon to join the bus is via a small hiking trail (1 hour).
Night in a cottage, dinner on site.

Day 10: Cirque de Cilaos
Canyon day in Cilaos. This circus is a real canyon “nest” and offers us a wide choice. We choose according to the level of the group and the motivation.
Night in a cottage, dinner on site.

Day 11: Cirque de Cilaos - Yellow Flower Canyon
This canyon with Trou Blanc is in the top 10 of the most beautiful local courses. Beautiful atmosphere with a reminder of 55m arriving in the water. The succession of pools, as if suspended in this monolith, offers breathtaking panoramic balconies overlooking the circus. Through a steep and secure escape route we reach our departure (1 hour). At the end of the afternoon transfer to Ermitage-les-Bains on the west coast. Check-in at the hotel (B&B).
Free dinner.

Last day

Day 12 to day 13:
Free days at Ermitage-les-Bains, relaxing by the sea. Free meals (breakfast included), night at the hotel (B&B).

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Day 14: St Denis from Reunion - Return flight
Free time then transfer to the airport and return international flight.
Free meals.

Day 15: Arrival in Paris

The course of this program is given for information purposes only. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).

SPOT

Canyon Fleur Jaune

The canyoning temple in Réunion

The Fleur Jaune canyon is located in the Cirque de Cilaos, one of the sunniest in Reunion. Dominated by the Piton des Neiges which culminates at an altitude of 3071 meters, the Cirque de Cilaos offers a spectacular landscape. The Yellow Flower Canyon is the temple of verticality. The volcanic rock, sculpted and polished by the flowing water of the torrent, presents a world-famous canyoning course. Natural slides, abseils from 13 to 53 meters high and jumps in the basins... an adventure rich in thrills in a magical setting.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

Suits, ropes, harnesses, helmets, waterproof bags
Attention: canyoning shoes are not provided

Equipment Included

Suits, ropes, harnesses, helmets, waterproof bags
Attention: canyoning shoes are not provided

Equipment not included

Bring 2 pieces of luggage (attention, no more than 20kg in total):
1 small backpack (40 to 50L) for hikes
1 large travel bag

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Recommended personal equipment:
1 shorts
1 lightweight cotton pants
2 or 3 T-shirts
1 warm wool or fleece sweater
1 anorak that will be appreciated at altitude, especially from June to September
1 rain cape covering the bag
Swimsuit
Hat or cap
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Toiletry bag
1 light electric lamp
1 1L bottle
1 cutlery (bowl, knife, spoon), toilet paper

Attention: bring more warm clothes for the periods from June to September (southern winter)

To walk:
Hiking shoes, lightweight but sturdy type, with a high shaft that holds the ankles well and good notched soles, hiking socks

For canyoning:
You must bring canyon shoes (ask at sports stores)

Pharmacy
A basic pharmacy is planned on site (bandages, antiseptics, bandages, eye drops...)
It is up to you to supplement with a personal pharmacy, of which you will find some useful elements in the Formalities/Health section.

Equipment not included

Bring 2 pieces of luggage (attention, no more than 20kg in total):
1 small backpack (40 to 50L) for hikes
1 large travel bag

Recommended personal equipment:
1 shorts
1 lightweight cotton pants
2 or 3 T-shirts
1 warm wool or fleece sweater
1 anorak that will be appreciated at altitude, especially from June to September
1 rain cape covering the bag
Swimsuit
Hat or cap
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Toiletry bag
1 light electric lamp
1 1L bottle
1 cutlery (bowl, knife, spoon), toilet paper

Attention: bring more warm clothes for the periods from June to September (southern winter)

To walk:
Hiking shoes, lightweight but sturdy type, with a high shaft that holds the ankles well and good notched soles, hiking socks

For canyoning:
You must bring canyon shoes (ask at sports stores)

Pharmacy
A basic pharmacy is planned on site (bandages, antiseptics, bandages, eye drops...)
It is up to you to supplement with a personal pharmacy, of which you will find some useful elements in the Formalities/Health section.

formalities administratives

For people of French nationality: valid national identity card or passport.

Nationals of EU member countries, Canadians and Swiss can stay there for no longer than three months without a visa.



formalities administratives

For people of French nationality: valid national identity card or passport.

Nationals of EU member countries, Canadians and Swiss can stay there for no longer than three months without a visa.



Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

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Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Portage

Carrying level 1

Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.

Portage

Carrying level 1

Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.

Restauration

Dinners in hotels, or in cottages. At noon, cold meals. Restaurant in town.

Restauration

Dinners in hotels, or in cottages. At noon, cold meals. Restaurant in town.

Management

Certified state-certified guide, specialist in canyon activity, whose role is first and foremost to guide you with maximum safety and also to help you discover the environment.
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Responsible for stewardship, he will appreciate the spontaneous and active participation of everyone at the stage in the preparation of cold meals.

Management

Certified state-certified guide, specialist in canyon activity, whose role is first and foremost to guide you with maximum safety and also to help you discover the environment. Responsible for stewardship, he will appreciate the spontaneous and active participation of everyone at the stage in the preparation of cold meals.

Important information

Level/Physical Intensity **
This program is intended for beginners or participants who have already had a small experience on rope in a mountain activity.
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It is mandatory to know how to swim.
It is a course with a smooth progression: two first introduction canyons to get used to the environment, and work on a rope as well as in the water. Then we will spend the rest of the stay in canyons for a day, where we will refine the technique, then finish in Fleur Jaune, the most difficult of the stay.
The 2 hikes are for their part easy, lasting 4 to 5 hours each, and allow the discovery of two points of view in two very different wild regions. We also do not neglect the cultural dimension with a few visits, but also by discovering the fauna, flora, history and geology of the island.

Electricity: The current used is 220 volts. Same sockets as in France.

Important information

Level/Physical Intensity **
This program is intended for beginners or participants who have already had a small experience on rope in a mountain activity. It is mandatory to know how to swim.
It is a course with a smooth progression: two first introduction canyons to get used to the environment, and work on a rope as well as in the water. Then we will spend the rest of the stay in canyons for a day, where we will refine the technique, then finish in Fleur Jaune, the most difficult of the stay.
The 2 hikes are for their part easy, lasting 4 to 5 hours each, and allow the discovery of two points of view in two very different wild regions. We also do not neglect the cultural dimension with a few visits, but also by discovering the fauna, flora, history and geology of the island.

Electricity: The current used is 220 volts. Same sockets as in France.

Health and formalities

No vaccination is mandatory in Réunion, but we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever.

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Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Dengue: It is important to protect yourself individually from mosquito bites: repellent creams and sprays are very effective, and it may be a good idea to wear long clothes.

Dentist: a visit to your dentist before you leave can avoid a lot of inconveniences.

Important!
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

Health and formalities

No vaccination is mandatory in Réunion, but we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever.

Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Dengue: It is important to protect yourself individually from mosquito bites: repellent creams and sprays are very effective, and it may be a good idea to wear long clothes.

Dentist: a visit to your dentist before you leave can avoid a lot of inconveniences.

Important!
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

Weather

The tropical climate of Réunion is mitigated by insularity and altitude. The East Coast gets a lot of rain, while the West Coast is much drier.
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The hottest season, the southern summer from December to March, is also the rainy season.
Cooler and drier, the austral winter from May to November, is the most pleasant and most suitable season for hiking.
In July and August, it can freeze at altitude. There can be a 15°C difference between the coastline and the 2,600 m of the summit cone of La Fournaise. It is therefore imperative to equip yourself accordingly.

Time difference: +3 hours compared to Paris.

Weather

The tropical climate of Réunion is mitigated by insularity and altitude. The East Coast gets a lot of rain, while the West Coast is much drier.
The hottest season, the southern summer from December to March, is also the rainy season.
Cooler and drier, the austral winter from May to November, is the most pleasant and most suitable season for hiking.
In July and August, it can freeze at altitude. There can be a 15°C difference between the coastline and the 2,600 m of the summit cone of La Fournaise. It is therefore imperative to equip yourself accordingly.

Time difference: +3 hours compared to Paris.

Hosting

Lodges or refuges in villages or in the mountains. Hotel in Ermitage-les-Bains.

Hosting

Lodges or refuges in villages or in the mountains. Hotel in Ermitage-les-Bains.

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France, Air Caraïbes, Corsair...

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On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23 kg in the hold and up to 5 kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France, Air Caraïbes, Corsair...

On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23 kg in the hold and up to 5 kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

formalities

No vaccination is mandatory in Réunion, but we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever.

...
Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Dengue: It is important to protect yourself individually from mosquito bites: repellent creams and sprays are very effective, and it may be a good idea to wear long clothes.

Dentist: a visit to your dentist before you leave can avoid a lot of inconveniences.

Important!
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

formalities

No vaccination is mandatory in Réunion, but we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever.

Personal pharmacy recommended:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimalarial
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Dengue: It is important to protect yourself individually from mosquito bites: repellent creams and sprays are very effective, and it may be a good idea to wear long clothes.

Dentist: a visit to your dentist before you leave can avoid a lot of inconveniences.

Important!
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.

We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances

Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

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