East Coast Wild on La Réunion

Mirela Letailleur - (TheTravelBunny)
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Mirela Letailleur
What you’ll do

Ready to feel the edge of the earth? This 3-day east coast itinerary explores La Réunion’s rawest, wildest side — where waves hammer black cliffs, the roads twist through lava flows and jungle, and the food is as bold as the landscapes.

You'll picnic above crashing surf at La Cayenne, sip vanilla rum beneath jungle trees in Saint-Philippe, and end with cocktails and ocean spray at Sauvage, perched high above the island’s southeast cliffs. With slow drives, clifftop stops, hidden viewpoints, and culture-rich food moments, this is not the polished coast — it’s the honest one.

Includes daily driving routes, local eats, picnic spots, photo tips, and safe access notes for all viewpoints.

Day Total

53.3公里 (33.1英里)

1小时 19分钟

Day 1: Route du Lave + Picnic on the Cliffs

Morning

  • Depart from Saint-Pierre or Saint-Leu

  • Take RN2 toward Saint-Rose, hugging the coast where lava fields meet the sea

  • Stop at the 2007 lava flow viewpoint — jagged, stark, unforgettable.

📸 Tip: Get out of the car — the textures deserve your feet on the rock.

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Coulée de Lave 2007
Coulée de Lave 2007
Thrilling lava tunnel exploration experience
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历史性

8.8公里 (5.5英里)

9分钟

2

这是可选的

Sainte-Rose Coastal Lookout
Sainte-Rose Coastal Lookout
Lush east coast views over cliffs and crashing waves
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摄影点

6.5公里 (4.1英里)

8分钟

Midday

Detour to Notre-Dame-des-Laves — church surrounded by lava, not touched

  • 20 minutes is enough to soak in the atmosphere and quiet

Drive toward Saint-Philippe.

3

这是可选的

Notre Dame des Laves
Notre Dame des Laves
Volcano-surviving church with powerful history and views
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历史性

4.3公里 (2.7英里)

6分钟

Afternoon

Arrive at La Cayenne Picnic Spot near Saint-Rose

  • Park near the viewpoint, have a picnic

  • Waves crash violently against black cliffs

  • Sometimes forms mini “sea waterfalls” when the swell is strong.

🧺 Ideal food: fruit, samoussas, chilled juice, coconut cake.

👉 Optional: walk the clifftop trail, watch sky gliders overhead, feel very small.

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La Cayenne Cliff Picnic Spot
La Cayenne Cliff Picnic Spot
Wild cliffside picnic spot with crashing ocean views
类别
摄影点

23.2公里 (14.4英里)

35分钟

Dinner

  • Les Letchis – low-key, very local

  • Ferme-Auberge Eva Annibal - home-cooked local food, ponche, rhum arrangé.

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Restaurant Les Letchis
Restaurant Les Letchis
Casual local spot serving modern Creole cuisine
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餐厅
Est. Price
$$
餐厅类型
当地的

10.5公里 (6.5英里)

19分钟

As far as accommodation goes, I recommend:

  • Booking early to stay at Ferme Auberge Eva Annibal

  • Ti Case Bord de Mer for a cozy night by the sea

  • Arbre à Pain to enjoy the garden and swimming pool before bed.

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选择最适合您的选项

Ti Case Bord de Mer
Ti Case Bord de Mer
Quiet seaside holiday home with sea view terrace
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住宅
Est. Price
$$
Arbre à pain
Arbre à pain
Tranquil guesthouse near scenic activities
类别
住宅
Est. Price
$$
Ferme Auberge de Eva Annibal
Ferme Auberge de Eva Annibal
Family-style Creole dining with iconic vanilla duck dish
类别
餐厅
Est. Price
$$
餐厅类型
当地的

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