Refuge
de la Roche Écrite
Discover breath-taking panoramas and unparalleled peace and quiet up in the hills of Saint-Denis, an area known as La Roche Ecrite
Situated on the GRR2 national footpath between the village of Le Brulé and the summit of La Roche
Ecrite, this refuge provides welcome respite halfway up and, above all the chance to set off at dawn
to get the very best light when you reach the summit (2277m).
Built in a Creole style, this refuge will provide you with an authentic, immersive stay up in the hills
of Saint-Denis, at an altitude of 1,860m in the Plaine des Chicots, a nature reserve in the heart of the
National Park.
Our accommodation is simple but comfortable, with dormitory rooms (shared bathrooms) or double
rooms (private bathrooms).
Creole cuisine : Prepare yourself for a festival of flavours with Creole cuisine, made mainly from
fresh local ingredients. Meals (dinner, breakfast and lunch) are a great opportunity to chat to other
hikers.
Hiking and excursions : Climbing to the top of La Roche Écrite is a great way to explore this
fabulous natural park in the north of the island, passing through the home of the Tuit-Tuit (an
endemic bird and protected species), as well as magnificent views of Salazie and Mafate. This
hike requires good physical preparation and the right equipment – feel free to ask us for advice.
Gîte de la Roche Ecrite
97400 Sent. de la Roche Ecrite, Saint-Denis 97400, La Réunion
- From the village of Brûlé or Mamode Camp
- Via Dos d’Ane
- Via Grand Ilet (Salazie)
- Sheets and blankets provided. Please bring your own towels, as they are not provided
- Pets are not allowed in the lodge
- Camping is prohibited in the lodge area
Our RandoGites network (AGGM)
The Roche Ecrite lodge is a member of the Association of Mountain Lodge Managers (AGGM) and the RandoGîtes network. It guarantees you authentic and high-quality accommodation.
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Hikes & Excursions
from the Gîte de la Roche Écrite
Explore Reunion Island on a range of exciting hikes, through the Japanese cedar forests of La Roche
Écrite from Mamode Camp, boasting magnificent views of the cirques, to the demanding but
rewarding trek up to La Roche Ecrite via Ilet à Guillaume, providing a really varied hike for
experienced hikers.
*Before any hike, why not check out these suggestions “Our advice for hikers” et les “Useful numbers“