Is the GR® R3 — Tour du cirque de Mafate GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

Long-distance hiking · France

GR® R3 — Tour du cirque de Mafate

An immersion in Mafate, a roadless territory where the îlets, ramparts and trails shape a unique geography on La Réunion.

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37kmTrack distance

+3,437mTrack elevation gain

Metrics calculated from the Trailboard track

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A cirque off the beaten track

The GR® R3 circles the Mafate cirque, in the heart of the Hauts de La Réunion. Here, travelling on foot is not just a leisure activity: it is the way into a territory of ravines, îlets and ramparts.

Keeping the story accurate

Mafate must not be presented as an interchangeable adventure backdrop. Access conditions, the weather and the park rules shape the experience; they must be checked before announcing a stage or a possibility of accommodation.

B.navez CC BY-SA 3.0Trail between the Plaine des Tamarins and Marla in Mafate

Notable places

GR R3 at Marla on Réunion.Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

Plan your hike

Before your trek, check the information from La Réunion National Park on the trails and on access conditions to Mafate.
Official sources and resources

GR R3 — 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.

Track source: GR-Infos