Planning your stay in Cilaos

We live and work in Cilaos all year round. Here is what we most often tell travellers: the road, parking, the trails, and how to organise a stay without losing half a day.

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  Hiking Piton des Neiges from Cilaos

  The roof of the Indian Ocean, step by step: timing, mountain hut night, gear and logistics from Cilaos.

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• 5 min

  Where to park in Cilaos: a parking guide

  Village centre, thermal baths, trailheads, long stays: the mental map of parking in Cilaos.

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• 6 min

  What to do in Cilaos in 2 days

  A full weekend without rushing: viewpoints, thermal baths, Îlet à Cordes and local tables.

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• 5 min

  Getting to Cilaos: road, journey time and tips

  90 minutes of bends from Saint-Louis: what to know before taking the RN5.

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• 6 min

  The finest hikes starting from Cilaos

  From a one-hour stroll to the Mafate crossing: six trails ranked by commitment.

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