Where to practice an individual sport Saint-Gilles Les Bains

This service provider was one of the first to start hiking through the lava tunnels. Roby Soriano, famous guide in the circus of Cilaos, takes you to the bowels of the Piton de la Fournaise. Entering the caves and lava tubes formed by the recent eruptions, cooled down, one travels almost 2 km under the lava, passing several times in the open air. The route "20 000 leagues under the lava" has even been broadcast on the national news. A must-see!

Over the years, visiting lava tunnels has become a popular activity on Reunion Island. It's a fascinating experience, halfway between hiking and caving. From the 2004 lava flow in Sainte-Rose, with its frozen lava scenery, to the bassin Bleu tunnel in Saint-Gilles, renowned for its large volumes, Sébastien, a state-qualified guide in speleology, loves to share this magical universe. He offers discovery tours, accessible to all aged 6 and over, as well as sporting and unusual tours (wine tasting or meditation underground).

Open for more than thirty years, Réunion Fishing Club offers big game fishing trips with a crew, for a day or a half day on its two dedicated boats, Abaco and Are-Nui. Thanks to the solid experience of our fishing guides and the best equipment, you will have a much better chance of seeing marlin, swordfish or tuna. We also have six pleasure boats for rent by the half-day (coastal license required). Finally, the store offers a wide range of fishing and spearfishing equipment, also the reference on the island.

Gildas, the boss, triple Reunion Island champion in cross-country, offers mountain bike descents accompanied by a qualified instructor. Departure at 7.30 am for a half-day rich in sensations, which starts with the ascent by shuttle bus of the Maïdo peak at 2,200 metres altitude. If you have never been to Maïdo before, the adventure begins with one of the most magnificent panoramas of the island, at an hour when the clouds have not yet covered everything. And then it's off for a 35-kilometre descent through forests of coloured woods and tamarind trees to the lagoon.

This specialist mountain bike downhill provider will organise your adventures on the slopes of the Maïdo with a team of passionate professionals with state diplomas. Meet at 7:30 am at the car park on the Boucan-Canot square, to get equipped and board the shuttle that will take you to the summit of the Maïdo. The half-day descent will take you to the beach through forests of tamarind and cryptomerias. You will also have more technical and sporty routes, for mountain bikers looking for thrills.

Discover all the treasures of Reunion Island with the "Zarlor", the special offers designed by the Western France Tourist Office: carefully selected guided outings, leisure activities and sporting and cultural experiences. On the water, in the water, in the air, on land or "underground", between walks and hikes, water sports, Creole cooking workshops and discovering local Réunionese produce, the tourist office offers numerous multi-activity leisure packages, at negotiated prices, and takes care of everything. Don't hesitate to ask!

This provider takes you to explore lava tunnels, such as the Blue Basin tunnel located at the artisanal village of L'Éperon in the west of the island. After a short climb, you will observe endemic birds nesting here, and discover large rooms with walls covered with magnesite crystals. Two routes are possible: a long crossing of 2.5 km (4-5h), to the less frequented parts of the tunnel, or the discovery (3h) of the narrowest passage (10 m on your knees) where you will learn how lava tunnels are formed.

Coco Bike presents itself as the specialist in mountain bike touring and downhill riding. It brings together a team of passionate professionals at your service. But beware of late risers as the departure is in the early morning, around 7:45 am, to be transported by minibus with the equipment to the Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 m. You will then be able to begin a descent full of sensations and adventures, all according to your level, of course, because there are many trails for novices. For sports enthusiasts, an excellent way to discover the island from another angle.