Bubble Dôme VillageSAINT-JOSEPH · RÉUNION ISLANDSAINT-JOSEPH · THE WILD SOUTH
From ocean blues to green highlands, five ideas for getting out and exploring. And the pleasure of returning to your dome afterwards.
01 / 05 · The Wild South in pictures
Enlarge01 · THE OCEAN ON THE HORIZON
A basalt-rock bay, a coastal bathing pool and the charm of Réunion’s shoreline. Take a walk to discover the old landing pier and traces of the former lime kiln.
Before using the pool, check sea conditions and follow the instructions displayed on site.
Get directions
Enlarge02 · A PAUSE BY THE COAST
Black sand, rocks and ocean: a corner of Saint-Joseph’s coast for a walk, landscape photography or simply watching the waves.
Visit for the walk and the scenery, rather than swimming.
Get directions
Enlarge03 · HEAD FOR THE HIGHLANDS
Discover a different atmosphere in the Saint-Joseph highlands. Green landscapes, cooler air and tea plantations reveal another side of the Wild South.
Check opening times and booking requirements before visiting a plantation.
Get directions
Enlarge04 · FOLLOW THE RIVER
Head up the Langevin valley to discover one of its most striking sights: the multiple falls of Grand Galet, surrounded by lush greenery.
Check the weather and access conditions for the valley before setting off.
Get directions
Enlarge05 · THE POWER OF THE VOLCANO
Between Saint-Philippe and Sainte-Rose, the road crosses the Grand Brûlé. Old lava flows and returning vegetation tell the story of an island that keeps changing.
Check that the road is open and follow any instructions related to volcanic activity.
Get directionsYOUR ESCAPE CONTINUES AT THE VILLAGE