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Originally from Cilaos, Auntie Rosine has long travelled the markets of the west and south coast. Now that she has her own shop on the main street, her reputation has followed her. As soon as it opens, hikers flock there to find the sweet reward for their future efforts. First come, first served. The cakes go very quickly: go there before 10 am. What makes the cakes original? They are "milk-free, gluten-free and butter-free". The usual trio is replaced by manioc, sweet potato or ti son, it's original and especially very good.

La Nouvelle's bakery is not always open, it is even frequent to find closed doors, but this small apple green Creole hut remains a pleasant place to sit. On wooden tables and benches, you can enjoy a nice view, around a good hot chocolate, coffee or tea, accompanied by cakes like the potato cake (sweet), pastries, sandwiches ... Enough to refresh and provide yourself before continuing your walk.

Entering the Cilaos covered market is like being transported decades back in time. On a small surface, in an organized bazaar where everything is mixed, you can find spices, dried fish... and of course Cilaos lentils. The prices are handwritten on pieces of cardboard packaging. This atypical gap is a must for a visit to the rue du Père Boiteau. We also advise you to visit the fairground market, rue des Écoles, every Sunday morning to discover the local craftsmen and producers. It is well worth the detour.

In the heart of Aurère, discover Les Délices de Cassie, the only bakery on the island. The artisan baker Brian Boyer prepares good fresh bread, sandwiches, pastries, and also offers drinks. Enough to refuel you during your hike in Mafate. Tables and chairs are set up in the bakery's pleasant garden, an ideal place to get your strength back before finishing your walk or waiting for your gite to open. Don't miss the excellent guava macatias during the season.