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Climbing Piton Maido in La Reunion

Enjoy incredible views of La Reunion's Cirque de Mafate from the Piton Maido summit accompanied by IFMGA-certified mountain guide Olivier.

Piton des Neiges

1/2 Day

All year


Description

Come climb Piton Maido and enjoy magnificent views of the famous Cirque de Mafate in Reunion Island!

This 2170-meter needle is right at the center of the Cirque de Mafate. Less popular than nearby Piton de la Fournaise, Piton Maido offers different routes available to climbers of all levels. Once at the top, the magnificent views of the mountains and the deep blue sea as a backdrop will leave you breathless.

I offer two different alternatives to climb Piton Maido. Intermediate climbers can choose to ascend using the "Fil du rasoir" route, while beginners should opt for the "Clin d'oeil au defi" route. This last option is accessible to anybody with an average physical condition.

La Reunion Island is located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It is an overseas department of France. It is 63 kilometers long and 45 kilometers wide. With its volcanoes and beautiful and unique beaches, La Reunion is a major tourist attraction in this corner of the world.

If you're visiting La Reunion, don't miss out on this Piton Maido ascent! The stunning views from the top will leave a long-lasting impression. I'll even include photos and video footage with the price to make sure you'll take the memories home.  I can guarantee you won't regret it!

Want to check out different climbing options in La Reunion? Take a look at my 3 Salazes 1-day guided climbing traverse!

Don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information on this tour. I'm an IFMGA-certified mountain guide and will be excited to show you around La Reunion's most beautiful spots!

 

 

 

Price includes

- Guiding fee


Details

More info

Prices listed correspond to the "Clin d'oeil au defi" option. Prices for the "Fil du rasoir" option are as follows: €220 for 1 person, €110 per person for a group of 2.

I will lend you a harness and helmet if you choose the "Fil du rasoir" route, but please make sure you bring the following items with you:

  • Hiking shoes
  • Small backpack
  • Gore-tex jacket
  • Light pants and shorts
  • Fleece
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Food and water

Meeting point


About the guide

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Olivier

4.3

(3)

Mountain Guide

I've worked for more than 20 years as mountain rescuer in PGHM in the Alps, Pyrenees and Réunion. Now I devote my time to make you discover in all safety the hidden and wild beauty of the Réunion island. I want to share with you my passion for mountain sports.
I hold the following professional certifications that allow me to supervise mountain sports: UIAGM/IFMGA high mountain guide, canyoning instructor (DEJEPS canyoning) and climbing instructor (DEJEPS climbing and DEJEPS climbing in natural environments).
The Réunion island is known mainly for its magnificent coasts and beaches and the volcano "Piton de la Fournaise". But it's also filled with magnificent natural sites, wild and preserved, that I will help you to discover.

Languages

French | English


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

5

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

5

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

5

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

5

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

5

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

4.8

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