The Bourbon Island trek

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

• During the Covid period and until further notice: 0°/5° comfort sleeping bag required: some guesthouses no longer provide blankets.
• Sleeping bag liner.
• A Tupperware container (or lunchbox) that closes and cutlery for picnics and lunchtime salads.
• Toiletries (wipes to replace water, etc.). Whenever possible, choose biodegradable products (Marseille soap and shampoo).
• Swimsuit.
• Quick-drying towel.
• Change of clothes for the evening.
• 1 1.5 litre water bottle or 2 equivalent (camel bag or rigid water bottles).
• 1 pair of sunglasses, high protection rating.
• Headlamp, spare batteries and bulbs.
• 1 Swiss Army knife or equivalent (in checked baggage!!).
• 1 pair of telescopic hiking poles (recommended).
• Toilet paper.

Don't forget to pack warmer clothes for the period from June to September.

This list is indicative and aims to be as complete as possible. Remember that we are in the Southern Hemisphere and that summer corresponds to winter for us.

Pack light clothing, but also warm clothing, because in the evening, in the highlands of the island, temperatures are low.

Between July and November, the temperature in the highlands can drop to 10°C during the day and even 0°C at night.

• A cap or hat for sun protection.
• 1 scarf to protect the neck.
• 1 or 2 thermal undergarments (short or long sleeve T-shirts).
• T-shirts (short and long sleeves), preferably made of quick-drying technical material.
• 1 lightweight fleece or equivalent (warm for the southern winter months).
• 1 anorak or down jacket/vest
• 1 breathable waterproof windproof jacket with hood of Gore-Tex type, especially for the southern winter months.
• 1 long short.
• 1 pair of comfortable walking trousers (ideally with detachable legs).
• One pair of comfortable, waterproof trekking shoes with a high-cut upper and a grippy sole (Vibram type). They must provide good traction on the terrain. The trails on Réunion Island vary in condition (muddy, rocky).
• 1 pair of sneakers or equivalent light shoes for the evening.
• Pairs of walking socks.
• From June to September, gloves and a hat are recommended for days spent in the Cirques and on "the highlands".