Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Réunion, Tours &

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Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Réunion; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 5 hours

Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve, located in the central part of Réunion Island, is a sprawling rainforest that captivates visitors with its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. This enchanting forest is home to a variety of endemic plant species and offers numerous hiking trails that meander through lush vegetation, misty pathways, and scenic viewpoints. Among its highlights are the Trou de Fer waterfall, which can be observed from a lookout point, and the unique high-altitude tamarind trees. Whether you are an avid hiker or a nature enthusiast, Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve provides an immersive experience in one of the island's most pristine natural environments.

Operators offering tours in Réunion

Happy Explore Safari *

Attractions in Réunion

Saint-Denis

Makes Window

Fournaise

Cirque de Salazie

Piton des Neiges

Plage de l'Hermitage

Trou de Fer

Roche Verre Bouteille

Reviews of Bébour

Riitta Charrier

5
Reviewed: 2023-11-07

A beautiful hike to the Trou de Fer lookout in a tropical forest!
Ana Marija Wraber

5
Reviewed: 2023-08-01

Lots of hiking options with different lengths and changes in altitudes. It’s often a round-trip so you cannot really get lost. The forest is beautiful and you can spot many different kinds of birds and count in that if you like to look around and observe the wildlife, your trip might take longer than suggested by the info provided on the trails. I would recommend good walking shoes because it can get very muddy and sometimes you also need to climb up some rocks, over some trees (easy, but you need a good sole for a safe step). We downloaded google maps map to get to the forest and rented a car. We stopped at the La Plaine-des-Palmistes and visited the tourist information spot where we got a map and a pamphlet with different trails (name of the trail, brief description, time estimation, change in altitude). Then we drove towards the forest, stopped at the viewpoints and looked for our chosen trail. All the trails are marked on the side of the road and there is a small parking area next to each-as there is only one road leading up the mountain/forest, you cannot really miss any of the trails. I wouldn’t recommend a guided tour as it costs a lot of money and you can easily do everything by yourself with a little resourcefulness.
RV

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-20

Incredible views
Natasha Dara

5
Reviewed: 2022-11-14

we couldn’t do as much as we might’ve pre-toddler, but it looked amazing!
Rudolf Kunz

4
Reviewed: 2019-04-15

Real jungle feeling just a few steps from the parking area