Bras Rouge full canyon (Cilaos)

Duration : 1 day

Africa, Réunion Island

Level : beginner but see details below

from 95 € / p. from 5 to 10 persons

Description

I propose you to join me on a tour in the magnificent full canyon of Bras Rouge, in the heart of the cirque of Cilaos. You will follow a beautiful, fun and varied itinerary: here, we do everything! Abseiling, jumping, slides, swimming, hiking... This is an route not to be missed! The canyon's name comes from its beautiful reddish color, due to the presence of iron oxide. And if you add the emerald water of the river, it gives it a stunningly colorful ambience!

After an approach walk of around 45 minutes, we will enter the first part of the Bras Rouge canyon following a vertiginous via corda followed by 2 abseils of around 20 meters (the first dry and the second well-watered). You will then enjoy a beautiful and varied introductory itinerary with abseiling under waterfalls, jumps (optional), slides in well-watered natural toboggans, swimming, hiking... all in an exceptional environment with a breathtaking view of the Col du Taïbit and the famous 3 Salazes...

After a well-deserved picnic break in these incredible surroundings, it will be time to start the second part, and it's going to be a different kettle of fish: we will be doing a series of abseils that are much more technical and wet, and a few jumps (5 to 10 meters high but never mandatory) also technical for the more daring. The descent ends with an exceptional toboggan, which can be done at will, and a steep 30-minute uphill return walk to the parking lot.

It is a sporting and impressive outing not to be underestimated... enthusiasts beware!

This complete descent of the Bras Rouge canyon is accessible from the age of 16 to anyone capable of walking for an hour on a steep ascent and without insurmountable vertigo.

If you are in the mood for other long, magnificent canyoning trips on Réunion Island, I would also recommend a full descent of the nearby Fleurs Jaunes canyon (also available in its classic version) or the Trou Blanc canyon in Salazie. And beginners can opt for an introduction to canyoning in the Langevin river.

Program

Meet in the town of Cilaos.
Equipment with neoprene wetsuits and safety gear.
45-minute approach walk to the start.
About 4 hours down the canyon.
Steep return walk of 20 minutes to the parking lot.

The price includes

Supervision by the canyoning instructor.
All equipment required for the activity (neoprene wetsuit, harness, helmet, belay device, etc.).
A backpack with watertight container for picnic and personal belongings.
Personal accident insurance.
Photos of your adventure.
5€ discount for 5 or more participants.
Private tour option for up to 4 people for 500€ and up to 10 people for 1000€.

The price does not include

Return transport to the meeting point in the city of Cilaos.
Swimsuit and lace-up sneakers for the activity (bring spare shoes).
A water bottle.
Picnic lunch and snacks.
Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Next departures :

No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.