The most beautiful natural sites to discover Saint-Denis

Called Pic Adam or Piton Bois de Nèfles, this hike offers a beautiful view of the coast. Named after Captain Pierre Adam, who installed there and in Mauritius, in 1881, oil-powered optical signal devices, this peak is accessible by the Bois-de-Nèfles road. The point of view can be earned after a 1 to 2 hour walk of about 4 km. We recommend this hike from May to July, during the guava season! It is, moreover, accessible with the family.

Very popular, the Bassin Boeuf is often the Sunday outing because it is easy to access and pretty. From the car park, follow the path, cross the river using the pebbles. From there you will have the choice to go down on the left towards the bassin Nicole and its waterfall (a little rock and roll path) or to take on the right to go up towards the bassin Boeuf, more favourable for swimming. The access walk to the latter, only 15 minutes, is easy although a bit muddy. The basin is fed by a pretty waterfall, and a rope allows you to play Tarzan.

On the bed of the St. Suzanne River, there is still a basin accessible from the village of Bagatelle, located between the Nicole Basin and Niagara Falls. It is fed by a small waterfall from the Sèche ravine. On the left bank side, you will be able to reach another small waterfall above it in a few minutes of walk. A toboggan evacuates the water from the bassin Rond, which gives the opportunity for a very pleasant stop during the hike coming from the Abondance. At the football pitch, take the direction of La Grande-Ravine.

More difficult to access than the Marie-Louise basin, the path leading to Z'Lightning is very poorly maintained. Perhaps it is to discourage the most daring, because bathing is also prohibited here.

On the dry Ravine, the beautiful Marie-Louise basin is unfortunately forbidden for bathing. Even the trail to access it is fallow!

From Saint-Denis, take the direction " Bretagne Domenjod " then head towards the Rivière des Pluies. Just before the bridge, follow the sign indicating Ilet Quinquina. You arrive in a village of 200 inhabitants, where you can bivouac and picnic. Quinquina, a tree also known as the "anti-fever tree" used in pharmacies, is grown here. A change of scenery guaranteed. Go there rather during the week to the weekend for peace and quiet. For the more sporty, you can continue to the ravine of Grand Bénoune.

A trail that is regularly closed because it is quite dangerous, but a walk that is worth it when it is open. It is better to ask the ONF or the Maison de la montagne for information. The access is located on the D42, going up from Bellepierre towards Le Brûlé. At the level of the water reservoir, take the path of the hill on the right. The beginning of the path is indicated by a panel. You will pass through grandiose landscapes along the lush valley of the Saint-Denis River. The reward is a cool, shaded pool and waterfalls.