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Cirque de Mafate- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours- Natural Scenery
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Cirque de Mafate, located in the northwest of Réunion Island, is a stunning natural amphitheater entirely surrounded by mountains and accessible only on foot or by helicopter. The absence of cars and paved roads makes it a favorite spot for hikers, allowing them to explore its pristine wilderness without the distractions of modern transport. Visitors can reach the cirque via trails from other cirques, and those who prefer not to hike can enjoy breathtaking views from Maido Peak, or opt for a helicopter ride to experience the stunning landscape from above.
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Reviews of Mafate
Martin Pobel - 3
So close to perfect but helicopters come to ruin the moment and follow each other! It is an unmissable place to go and see but there are many tourist helicopters which must be differentiated from those which are used for resupply which are necessary. I advise you to go there, enjoy the landscapes, chat with locals and sleep there to have the morning view in the circus
Mel Klos - 5
Probably our favourite cirque because: 1. the road is the least nightmarish of the three 2. the lookout point (Le Maido) is spectacular, and one actually get a feeling of the scope and vastness of a cirque 3. you can clearly see the highest peak of Reunion from here. 4. you can grab a bite to eat or a cold one at the on site shop.
Mpho Dinah Thebe - 5
Breathtaking!
Pascal Parassouramin - 5
Unique
Olivier Rose - 5
Wonderfull
