From Saint-Denis, take the main road towards Saint-André, then follow signs to the Rivière du Mât, and then take the RD 48 to Salazie. From Saint-André, it only takes 20 minutes along an enchanting road to get to the village. The road passes through gorges covered in vegetation, and dotted with some beautiful waterfalls. Stop along the way to take some photos and capture the wild beauty of the landscapes, including the famous “Pisse en l’air” waterfall. When you arrive at the beginning of the gorges of the Rivière du Mât, the Cirque of Salazie will appear as if out of nowhere.
What can we see in Salazie ?
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→ The whole of the Cirque of Salazie is listed as a world heritage site by Unesco, and the prominent feature is most definitely theVoile de la Mariée, one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island, as well as the other very high and unmissable waterfalls.
→ The rugged terrain here means that the area should be explored progressively. As you explore, you will see some surprising landscapes, shaped by erosion over the years. The heavy rainfall in the region feeds the many waterfalls rushing down from the surrounding cliffs. The abundance of water means the vegetation here is particularly lush, and allows some very specific species to flourish here: cress, chayote, etc.
→ At the centre of the Cirque of Salazie, you’ll find the impressive Piton d’Anchaing (1,352m), which appeared as a result of an original geological event, earning it its place as a World Heritage site. Its name comes from a slave who fled a life of slavery and took refuge on this isolated headland. Would you like to explore the mountains of Salazie in complete safety? Call upon a Mountain Guide.
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Salazie, the green paradise of Reunion Island
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What can we see at the Cirque of Salazie ?
Down some treacherous footpaths, you’ll find some unexpected cultural heritage sites: Creole architecture, little islands at the ends of the earth and a mosaic of farming land. Historically, the Cirque of Salazie is one of the three main entrances to the Cirque of Mafate. Salazie has been able to retain its original charm and authenticity, and it’s right here that you can see some of the most beautiful Creole dwellings and gardens on the island.
Get a rush of adrenaline with an afternoon of canyoning at Trou Blanc!
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Hell-Bourg, the queen of Salazie
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In the Cirque of Salazie, there are several beautiful villages and small islands (îlets), including Hell-Bourg, known since 1998 as one of the “most beautiful villages of France”. On the 19th June 2018, on French TV channel France 2, the village of Hell-Bourg featured in the TV programme “Village préféré des Français”, presented by Stéphane Bern, as one of the 14 villages short-listed in this competition. The village of Hell-Bourg came fourth.
The town of Salazie is a little Creole cocoon at the heart of Reunion Island, with some great things to see and do, such as the Museum for the music and instruments of the Indian Ocean, the sensational Trou de Fer waterfalls or the flower-lined alleyways of the graveyard.
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