Reunion - Hike to Piton d'Anchaing

On our second day on Reunion it was hiking time - big time:

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We chose the Piton d'Anchaing at 1356m for its picturesque location in the middle of Cirque de Salazie, with the idea that we will have a superb panoramic view once we get on top of it. However, that meant climbing for about 4 hours and about 750m in altitude.

The hike started at our accommodation for the night at Hellbourg, at the foot of the piton

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The humidity was close to 100%, but we did not mind as this meant the vegetation was incredibly dense and green

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The climb was not particularly easy, but definitely rewarding:

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Krisztina did a fantastic job,  she showed no sign of carrying one more person, she was as energetic and smiling as always:

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Unfortunately upon reaching the peak of the piton, our vision of panoramic views of Salazie started to fade, as clouds gathered

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Even with the clouds covering the sky at the end it was still a great tour...
...even though we had to leave our motorcycle behind :-)

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(we are still puzzled why that sign was up there as there were like 100 stairs leading to the hanging bridge).


All our pictures from the hike.