The term "gite" in French covers several concepts.
Regulars at hiking shall immediately think of mountain buildings nearby hiking trails, what we call « gîtes d'étape » (lodges). Offering dormitories with a various capacity (12 to 50 people) and some double rooms, they provide their guests with simple blankets, a shared bathroom and sometimes a kitchen area in "free management". Walkers will find this rustic accommodation along hiking trails in Reunion, particularly in the cirque of Mafate (see our lists). The guardians of these lodges may offer some evening meals, which you should book in advance for an encounter with the local kindness in Reunion island.
Dorms and double room
Ilet des Orangers
In the famous Islet des Orangers, accessible by the Maïdo or the canalization of the Orangers, Mrs. Louise offers you lodging and lodging at the GÎTE BELLEVUE, the aptly named. 19 people can stop there and stay in dormitory or double room, and also eat there a kitchen "pei".
Dorms and double room
Ilet des Orangers
Authentic gite
Ilet Boulon
Bras de la Plaine
To discover the charm of a bicentennial Creole house and enjoy a stay by the river of Bras de la Plaine, come meet the Payet family in their GITE ILET BOULON! They can host 22 guests in a dorm or separate rooms in the tropical greenery of a banana plantation, with a direct access to the pond of Tit’Ravine for a nice swim… good mood and change of scene guaranteed!
Authentic gite
Ilet Boulon
Bras de la Plaine
Guest house
Étang St Leu
LEU BLEU AUSTRAL is a comfortable guesthouse offering panoramic views of the beautiful bay of St Leu. Providing you with patios and individual kitchenettes, a heated pool, this is an ideal base for exploring much of Reunion Island. The calm and friendliness of our guesthouse will make your stay unforgettable.
Gite in the heart of the village
Cilaos
At the heart of Cilaos, come and enjoy the POINT DE VUE, a gite with a panoramic view of the famous cirque of Cilaos! Zouzou and Doudou, your hosts, will welcome you in a good mood in their guest rooms, and will provide you with appreciable common areas: a veranda for your meals, a small lounge to relax, a garden to stroll, terraces to admire the view...
Gite in the heart of the village
Cilaos
Gite for 15 guests
Hell-Bourg
With its exceptional view on the cirque of Salazie, the GITE LE TABLEAU D’HELL -BOURG is only 2 steps from the center of this authentic village and the departures of numerous excursions. Jessica welcomes you warmly in 2 double rooms, 1 triple room and 1 quadruple room (capacity 11 pers + 4 in a convertible bed). Table d'hote on reservation but you can also cook for yourself.
Gite for 15 guests
Hell-Bourg
Gite in the heart of Cilaos
In the heart of Cilaos, the emblematic village of Réunion’s mountain, the GÎTE DE LA CHAPELLE is the ideal stopover for visitors and hikers: a traditional Creole house, impeccable services (cottage completely renovated in 2019), near the village center and many hiking departures ...
Gite in the heart of Cilaos
Gite
Table d’hote
Îlet des Lataniers
At the end of the Canalisation des Orangers, an easy 5 hour hike with breathtaking landscapes, you will find the Îlet des Lataniers, where the GITE LE JACQUIER awaits you. The family of Jean-Marie Timon, former postman in Mafate, offers you the lodging (in dormitories or double rooms) and a table d’hote, and a comforting stop in their small bar-shop.
Gite
Table d’hote
Îlet des Lataniers
Gite and table d’hôtes
Ilet des Orangers
If you are looking for a mafataise atmosphere good kid after a hike among breathtaking landscapes, then stay at the GITE at the FACTOR in the Îlet des Orangers. René is a factor in Mafate and, with his wife Christelle, also offers shelter and shelter in this secluded island accessible by the Canalisation des Orangers and the Maïdo.
Gite and table d’hôtes
Ilet des Orangers
Gite and table d’hote
Ilet des Lataniers
At GÎTE LES LATANIERS, 36 hikers can stay and eat at Jean-Paul and Gertrude Cernot's. Accessible by the Canalisation des Orangers, the Maïdo or the Rivière des Galets, this cottage offers dormitories and a double room, as well as a table d'hôtes with local products.
Gite and table d’hote
Ilet des Lataniers
Charming B&B on the beachfront of Terre Sainte
St Pierre
A prime location on the beach, neat services, a warm welcome ... COTE LAGON is an exclusive address in Terre Sainte, the pretty authentic district of St Pierre. Not far from the entertainment of downtown St. Pierre, this recent guest house offers the comfort and privacy of a sweet and charming guesthouse. Heated spa pool.
Charming B&B on the beachfront of Terre Sainte
St Pierre