Holiday in La Réunion
Island in France — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇫🇷
Country
France
Type
Island
Best time to travel
May to November — dry season, cooler. Optimal hiking season. December-April hot, humid, cyclone risk.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Flight from Paris (11h direct flight) to La Réunion (RUN). From Germany via Paris, approximately 13-15 hours total.
About La Réunion
La Réunion, the French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, is perhaps the most dramatic island in the world. An active volcano (Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active in the world), three gigantic cirques, and a biodiversity that is a UNESCO World Heritage site make the island a true paradise for hikers. Piton des Neiges (3,070m) is the highest mountain in the Indian Ocean. The three cirques — Mafate (accessible only on foot!), Cilaos, and Salazie — offer trekking through canyons, waterfalls, and tropical vegetation of surreal beauty. At the same time, La Réunion is French: baguettes and croissants in the morning, Creole cuisine in the evening, and euros in your pocket save you from currency conversions. The island lies right next to Mauritius but offers a completely different experience — nature instead of beach, adventure instead of resort.
Top 5 highlights in La Réunion
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Piton de la Fournaise
One of the most active volcanoes in the world — hike to the crater rim through a lunar landscape of lava.
Cirque de Mafate
Accessible only on foot or by helicopter — remote villages, tropical canyons, and epic hiking trails.
Piton des Neiges
At 3,070m the highest mountain in the Indian Ocean — sunrise hike above the clouds.
Cascade Langevin
Spectacular waterfall in the south of the island — crystal-clear natural pools for swimming surrounded by tropical forest.
Cirque de Cilaos
Thermal baths, wine (yes, wine on a tropical island!), and dramatic rock formations in a massive cirque.
Hotels in La Réunion
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for La Réunion
Recommended travel time
May to November — dry season, cooler. Optimal hiking season. December-April hot, humid, cyclone risk.
Summer
25-32°C at the coast, cooler in the mountains
Winter
18-26°C coast, 5-15°C mountains
How much does a holiday in La Réunion cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
45-70 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
160-350 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
GR R2 Trek: The long-distance trail across the entire island (5-7 days) through all three cirques is one of the best treks in the world.
Gîtes de Montagne: Mountain huts in the cirques offer simple accommodation and Creole dinner — book in advance!
Car rental + hiking: The best combination: rental car for the coast, then hike in the cirques. Caution: mountain roads are winding!
Euro zone: La Réunion uses the euro — no currency worries, EU roaming, and French infrastructure.
Food & drink in La Réunion
These specialties you must try!
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