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Be ready for an unforgettable journey into the center of the earth. A guide will lead you through a lunar world to discover the intricacies of lava carved by recent eruptions. The Piton de la Fournaise welcomes you to his palace made out of basalt for an unusual experience. After setting up the lighting for cavers (acetylene) and the front light that are provided, you’ll be able to enjoy an overview of the various underpasses. First you’ll go through a 10 minutes walk on a square surface of grey basalt that will lead you to the conduit. Then you’ll get closer inside the volcano to see beautiful formations made out of lava that has been cooled at the end of eruptive phase. When the molten lava goes through the landscape and especially trees, it creates slaloms between natural pillars. Thus, you can see magnificent “Bulbeuses” stalagmites and negative trunks carved into the wall of this metal and frozen world. Here and there, some roots are making their way through the mineral galleries reminding us that nature always takes over.
Return around 12:30.
Opportunity to picnic on site

Discovering the lower part in 1/2 day
You’ll discover the lower part of the tunnel of the 2004 lava flow with a monitor (Certification of State – caving)
Route of 500 meters long underground
Time : about 2h
Min : 8 people / Max: 60 people
Note: For groups above 20 people: the « discovery » tour is mixed with hiking allowing a better management of everyone.

Full tube – lower and upper Parties in one day
You’ll discover the the upper part of the tunnel of the 2004 lava flow with a monitor (Certification of State – caving)
Route of 1200 meters long underground for further awareness
Time : around 3:30
Min : 8 / Maximum 40 people

Technical Information
This activity is more fun, friendly and suitable for all than really sporting. A qualified instructor will lead you throughout the duration of the visit. Change of clothes are required
Bring thin sports clothes to protect your from corrosive basalt, sports shoes, a pair of gloves and a pair of knee pads, small backpack with at least 1 liter of water, granola bars, dried fruit, rain jacket and extra clothes
Good physical condition required
Against medical indication: this activity is not recommended for people with asthma, heart disease but also pregnant women and claustrophobic people
Kids : at least 12 years recommended.

The rare discrete paths will bring you in few minutes to a world of wild beauty that you can’t picture from the top floor. Facing the “Grand bleu », we invite you to move along the capes, coves, pools, aquariums, « souffleurs », cavities and the ever-changing waves.
Switching cords is never hard but since they’re necessary to go up or down safely, this course becomes a real adventure.
Unusual atmosphere as if the world was ending : this activity is mixing mountaineering, climbing and aqua-via ferrata.

Technical Information
This activity is more fun, friendly and suitable for all than really sporting. A qualified instructor will lead you throughout the duration of the visit. Change of clothes are required
Bring thin sports clothes to protect your from corrosive basalt, sports shoes, a pair of gloves and a pair of knee pads, small backpack with at least 1 liter of water, granola bars, dried fruit, rain jacket and extra clothes
Good physical condition required
Against medical indication: this activity is not recommended for people with asthma, heart disease but also pregnant women and claustrophobic people
Kids : at least 12 years recommended.

HIKING AROUND « GRAND ETANG » for ½ day
The monitors (Certification of State) welcome you to the Grand Etang for an unforgettable walk.
For half-a-day, the horses will lead you through a Creole orchard before reaching the primary forest that leads to the Grand Etang, a huge and unique altitude lake (500m) located at the bottom of a small cirque. With a circumference of 7km, this huge lake comes from a lava flow in Bras d’Annette that created a dam. Thus, it is protected and if you’re lucky enough, you’ll be able to see papangues, only prey on the island. Depending on the season, the water level of the pond will be higher or lower and waterfalls more or less abundant
Technical Information: Accessible to everyone (beginners as well experienced) the discovery of this site is only by foot or horseback and lasts about 3 hours, from 08:30 to 11:30 or 14:30 to 17:30.
Maximum 15 people. Lunch can be provided if needed. Bring pants (thin cotton jeans), sneakers, a raincoat and sunscreen. A mosquito repellent would be appreciated especially in season.

HIKING – EAST SIDE – For one day
BASSIN BLEU : Our guides and horses will take you through fields of sugar cane, Creole orchards and other wonders of the island, like the Church of St. Anne. A carry will be served on the coast of St. Anne, at the edge of Blue Basin where you will be highly tempted by a refreshing swim or a nap in the shades of the Vacoas trees. You’ll also see Creole houses, orchards and many other things during the afternoon
BRAS CANOT : Come to discover the joys of a horse riding day in the orchards of litchi of Bras Canot. You’ll start at Pont Payet until the end of St Benoit crossing orchards of Creole pineapple, citrus and litchis and fields of sugar cane.
Lunch break beside the “Rivière des Marsouins” where you’ll be able to swim and enjoy a Creole meal before going back up to the heights with fresh air.
Your eyes as well as your mouth will be pleased.
Technical Information: This 2-days adventure includes a Creole meal and requires the control of the 3 paces (advanced level only). Timing : from 08:30 to 17:00. Maximum 10 people. Bring pants (thin cotton jeans), sneakers, a raincoat and sunscreen. A mosquito repellent would be appreciated especially in season. Litchi season: traditionally December to January.

HIKING – WEST SIDE
ETANG SALÉ between sea and forest : Horse riding reminds the best way to discover the forest and beaches of Etang Salé, the Gol and its pond, the abyss or even further. Closest to nature, you’ll discover the flora as you’ve never seen before, enjoying the sun, the spray of the ocean, and all that the Island has to offer to nature lovers. The pink peppers, giant ficus, eucalyptus or even filaos trees will be your companions along the way.
Away from cars and pollution, you’ll explore the island through equestrian trails.
The diversity of the cavalry allows beginners as well experienced riders to share this adventure.
Time: 1 h, 2 h and 3 h or full day walk (8:30 to 5:30 p.m. with beach picnic at Etang Salé les Bains or Etang du Gol)
Technical Information: For beginners, a group of 5 people max is made for a 1 or 2 hours walk (maximum of 2 hours, minimum 10 years). For confirmed riders, a group of 7 people max is made for all walks. Bring pants (thin cotton jeans), sneakers, a raincoat and sunscreen. .

SAVANNAH OF CAP LA HOUSSAYE : Discover western riding for 2h30 and leave with unforgettable memories of the Savannah of Cap Lahoussaye! In a landscape worthy of a decor of Out of Africa, be ready to hike at sunset overlooking the blue Indian Ocean. A magical moment, enhanced by the warm colors of the sky in the tropical late hours.
Technical Information: Meeting 2 hours before sunset (16h/16h30) expected return around 8pm

INFORMATION : RIDER LEVEL
Beginners: having ridden a horse less than 10 times, walk pace only.
Average: walk and trot up paces
Confirmed: control three gaits, the walk, trot and canter