Case Nyala
Kaz Nyala
- Rooms
- Wi-Fi
Guest house (8 ruelle des Lianes) a few minutes' walk from the centre of Cilaos, its restaurants and the thermal baths. Reception 15:30 to 18:00.
GR R2 Réunion · Stage 7 of 11
Marla to Cilaos
Stage 7 of the GR R2 Réunion covers 12.4 km from Marla to Cilaos, with 967 m of ascent and 1,390 m of descent. The highest point is 2,078 m. Allow about 5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
12.4 kmdistance
967 mascent
1,390 mdescent
~5 hwalking time
moderatedifficulty
2,078 mhighest point
≈ 2.75 L
≈ 1,870 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Cilaos
Le Vieux Cep
Hôtel Le Vieux Cep
- Rooms
- Meals
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
Hotel with restaurant and spa in the centre of Cilaos (44 rue Saint-Louis), about 600 m from the GR R2 at the old thermal baths.
Tsilaosa Hôtel & Spa
Tsilaosa
- Rooms
- Meals
- Wi-Fi
Small hotel and spa in a Creole house at the entrance of Cilaos village, on the main street, about 700 m from the trail.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed only" appear on a map or listing but could not be confirmed on their own website or an official booking site. Book gîtes ahead on book.reunion.fr or by phone, and book dinner and breakfast at least 48 hours ahead. Bring cash: many gîtes in Mafate do not take cards.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 15 or 112 (mountain rescue: 17). Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- CHU Sud Réunion, Saint-Pierre · Saint-Pierre · 24/7 emergency
+262262359000 · Map
Health centres
- CHU site Cilaos · Cilaos · opening hours only
+262262317050 · Map
On or near the trail
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Marla to Cilaos with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.