Trail running weekend in Grand Ilet (Réunion Island)
Duration : 2 days
France, Réunion Island
Level : regular trail runner
from 187 € / p. from 1 to 17 persons
Infos & Booking
Description
I invite you to take advantage of an all-inclusive package to train on a unique trail running course where the focus will be on accumulating elevation gain thanks to the three truly steep climbs that this part of the Cirque de Salazie offers.
The goal of this challenging weekend is to accumulate a significant amount of elevation gain in the mountains. It's also an opportunity to escape to a lesser-known part of Réunion Island and become a climbing expert.
The route will be run in small groups, with some sections at your own pace to best suit everyone's fitness level.
In total, you will cover more than 3,800 meters of elevation gain over approximately 45 kilometers during these two days.
I also offer other trail running weekends in Reunion Island throughout the year:
- a trail running weekend in the Cirque de Salazie and
- a "Grand Raid special" trail running weekend in Hell-Bourg.
Program
Day 1: Plaine des Fougères via Mathurin and Bé Cabot.
Participants will be met at 7.30am in Grand Ilet.
After a light snack, we will head towards a lesser-known part of the Cirque de Salazie. We will pass through Mathurin and Mare à Martin to reach Bé Cabot via several trails that will allow us to explore these peaceful highland spots. We will then tackle our first steep climb of the weekend, which will take us to a magnificent panoramic viewpoint at the Plaine des Fougères ridge. A leisurely descent follows, and we will return to Grand Ilet to relax at the Bungs D’Amour guesthouse.
Distance: 26 km, elevation gain: 1,950 meters.
Day 2: Summit of Roche Écrite via the Vertical Kilometer and La Fenêtre.
After a hearty breakfast at the guesthouse, we will begin this second day by heading towards Ravine Blanche to climb to the summit of Roche Écrite via the famous Vertical Kilometer. This trail, one of the steepest on the island (1000 meters of elevation gain over 2.5 km), is perfect for training while enjoying magnificent views of the Cirque de Salazie. Once we reach the summit, we will descend towards Grand Ilet, and for those with a bigger appetite, it will be possible to tackle our third climb of the weekend, all the way to the Fenêtre de Grand Ilet viewpoint.
Distance: 18.5 km, Elevation gain: 1,885 meters.
The route is a guideline and may be modified depending on the day's conditions.
The price includes
- Supervision by the mountain leader.
- Overnight stay in a bungalow (private rooms available for an additional fee).
- Dinner on the first evening.
- Breakfast on the second day.
- Access to the heated swimming pool.
The price does not include
- Return transport to Grand Ilet, a one-hour and 15-minute drive from Saint-Denis.
- Lunches/picnics (food and drinks available at the bakery or shops).
- Snacks.
- Drinks.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Accommodation
- Les Bungs d’Amour lodge in Grand Ilet.
- Enjoy a delicious homemade meal prepared with local, seasonal ingredients in a friendly atmosphere.
- A heated swimming pool is available for your use.