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► ABOUT THIS HIKE
In May 2024 I hiked the GRR2 route with a few detours and sidetrips. I started at SaintDenis, passed by Roche Écrite, and descended into the Mafate Cirque volcanic caldera, known for its remote villages only accessible by foot. I then trekked through Îlet d'Aurère, Îlet à Malheur, and Grand Place, before climbing to the picturesque village of Cilaos via the Col du Taïbit pass. From Cilaos, I ascended to the highest peak in the Indian Ocean, Piton des Neiges, enjoying breathtaking views. Continuing south, I hiked through the Plaine des Cafres to BourgMurat, and then traversed the lunarlike landscape of Plaine des Sables. The journey included a sidetrip to the active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, before descending to SaintPhilippe, ending the hike with stunning ocean views at Cap Méchant.

Interested in doing this hike? Check out the travel guide: https://www.thatch.co/guide/be4xtj21iqhk. The guide has a flexible 612 day itinerary and explains everything you need to know: how to get there, where to camp, where to stay in huts, when to go, the weather, and much more. Included are Custom Google Maps, GPX files and over 60+ possible campsites I passed during my trek.

This is an ambient film without dialog.

► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro with drone shots
2:01 Day 1 Mafate caldera
7:00 Day 2 The villages of Mafate
13:19 Day 3 Les Trois Roches waterfall
21:29 Day 4 Piton des Neiges (3072m)
28:49 Day 5 Plaine des Cafres mud
33:51 Day 6 Piton de la Fournaise volcano
38:26 Day 7 Down to the ocean
41:09 Snorkeling and outro

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