La traversée nord-sud de l'île de La Réunion
OSM map layer · LineString
-21.11, 55.51 · rel 7238256
-21.11, 55.51 · rel 7238256
GR R2
143,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
La Réunion · -21.11°N ·
55.51°E
143,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
5× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
6× summit
3× cave
5× viewpoint
4× Water
Stèle Josémont Lauret
monument ·
on the route
117,7 km
82%
SN 2127
summit ·
on the route
117,7 km
82%
Caverne du Chisny
cave ·
on the route
117,7 km
82%
Piton de Bert
summit ·
33 m off route
117,7 km
82%
Piton Rick
summit ·
43 m off route
117,7 km
82%
La Brèche
viewpoint ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Vue panoramique sur Marla et La Nouvelle
viewpoint ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Vue sur la vallée
viewpoint ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Source Bambou
Water ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Eau
Water ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Cavernes du Bras Chansons
cave ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Source Cabris
Water ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
SN 1306
summit ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Piton Fougères
summit ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Eau
Water ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Caverne Basse
cave ·
on the route
119,2 km
83%
Vue à 360 degrés
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
119,2 km
83%
Monument Rontaunay
monument ·
26 m off route
119,2 km
83%
Bord Bazar
summit ·
44 m off route
119,2 km
83%
Belvédère de la Roche Merveilleuse
viewpoint ·
70 m off route
119,2 km
83%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GR R2 is 143.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, GR R2 takes approximately 35h 43min to complete.
No, GR R2 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
GR R2 starts near coordinates -20.8973, 55.4554.
GR R2 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
GR R2 is maintained and managed by FFRP.
Yes, GR R2 is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.