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The Highlands
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On Réunion Island, the "Hauts" (Highlands) refer to the rugged inland areas that are not directly on the coast. This covers the vast majority of the island. It’s in the Highlands that nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts will find what they’re looking for, particularly through the Réunion National Park, which covers over 40% of the island.
Overview
On Réunion Island, the "Hauts" (Highlands) refer to the rugged inland areas that are not directly on the coast. This covers the vast majority of the island. It’s in the Highlands that nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts will find what they’re looking for, particularly through the Réunion National Park, which covers over 40% of the island.
Main towns
The interior is home to very few towns or large villages. Le Tampon (not far from the coast) is by far the largest settlement, ahead of Cilaos or Hell-Bourg, located in the heart of the island, which remain good bases for exploring the region.
Tourist attractions
Towns and their heritage
Like on the coast, the inland towns are primarily stopovers or bases for discovering the surrounding areas.
Nature and activities
It’s in the Highlands that the nickname "the intense island" truly comes to life! A wild, diverse landscape where forests, rivers, waterfalls, cirques, peaks, desert plains, volcanoes, and lava fields blend together, offering an almost endless range of outdoor activities—hiking first and foremost, but also white-water sports.