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Long-distance hiking · France

GR® R2 — Traversée de l’île de La Réunion

A great north–south diagonal across La Réunion, from damp highlands to volcanic and southern landscapes.

135kmTrack distance
+10,624mTrack elevation gain

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Crossing a mountain island

The GR® R2 links the great interior landscapes of La Réunion in a crossing announced as lasting several days. It gives access to the island's diversity: volcanic terrain, forests, ravines, plains and viewpoints over the cirques.

The weather often decides

Routes on La Réunion can be strongly affected by rain, wind and cyclone alerts. Check the daily information from the park and Météo-France before fixing a stage.

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GR R2 — tracé KML GR-Infos · GR-Infos
Track published by the indicated source. Its coverage of the full GR and how up to date it is remain to be checked with the managing body. The measurements of this track are not attributed to the whole GR.

A route to explore at your own pace

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