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Cascade 500 Pieds Hike
Down to the foot of the island's tallest waterfall: a four-to-five-hour forest descent with ropes and roots, Fridays only, for walkers who like a real trail.
The hike starts at the Alexandra Falls viewpoint on Plaine Champagne, where the river drops away into the south, and spends the first part along the plateau with views over the south coast. The second part is the reason to come: a steep forest descent on tree roots and ropes to the riverbed, then a short walk along the river to the base of Cascade 500 Pieds, the tallest waterfall on the island.
Time there to swim, eat and look up at it before climbing back out the same way. Groups of two to eight with a Yanature guide.
Key facts
- Distance 6 km, total ascent 350 m
- Duration 4 h 30 min – 5 h
- Technical (grade 4/4): the descent and ascent are steep and can be slippery
- Ages 14 to 60 as a guideline
Good to know
- Fridays only; groups of 2 to 8
- Meet at the Alexandra Falls car park, Plaine Champagne, at 08:00
- Not for anyone with knee, balance or stamina issues
- Hiking shoes with real grip are essential
- Private departures for 1 to 10 guests from Rs 8,200
- Book at least 3 days ahead; on request, we confirm your date with Yanature before your booking is confirmed
- Operated by Yanature. Public rates, VAT included.
What to bring
- Hiking shoes with real grip
- 1.5–2 L of water and snacks
- Swimwear and a towel
- A rain jacket (the plateau is often wet)