The island of Réunion is full of magnificent landscapes to discover. In height or near the sea, you can take the opportunity to discover a wide variety of landscapes. In the heights of the island, many mountains, cirques and ramparts offer a breathtaking environment. In the lowlands, let yourself be guided by our roads and discover our magnificent beaches. With a very rich culture due to its interbreeding, the Réunion offers a vast heritage, whether in agriculture, food or even music. 

You are planning a stay on the island of La Réunion ? Discover the must-see places to be done alone, as a couple or as a family.

Discover the 5 most beautiful roads to drive in La Réunion during his road trip

In order to take full advantage of your stay, opt for car rental with Multi Auto. You can schedule your rental and pick up your vehicle at our agencies or directly from Roland Garros airport in Saint-Denis.

1- The beach route

Linking the town of Etang salé to Saint-Paul, the beach road crosses the most beautiful beaches on the island over 60 km of coastline. It is not uncommon during the season to see whales. 

Each of them has its particularities: 

• The volcanic beach of the salt pond with its black sand. 
• The beach of Saint Leu famous for its Turtles and ideal place for surfing enthusiasts. 
• The beach of Hermitage and Boucan Canot in the town of Saint-Gilles, very popular with the inhabitants of the island. Good places for picnics with friends or family. 

2 – The lava route

Located to the east of the island, the lava route owes its name to its volcanic crossings. The peak of the erupting furnace crosses the road and reveals new landscapes where nature takes back its rights. Thus exposing this clash between architecture and nature (Example Notre Dame des Laves in Sainte Rose).

En renting your vehicle in one of our agencies you will have the opportunity to discover our island in all its splendour. 

3 – The plains road

Linking Saint-Pierre and Saint-Benoît, the plains road is the only one to cross the island from South-West to East between the cirques and the volcano. When you go to the heights of the island, the plains road connects Le Tampon to the heights of the island. You will be able to observe the change of vegetation and climate in the space of a few kilometers. This road allows you to have access to the Volcanoes located in La Plaine des Sables and to observe the craters of the famous volcano, Le Piton de La Fournaise. This evolution of the landscape will certainly cause a total change of scenery, on the environmental and climatic level and you will have the impression of no longer being at home. Réunion but on another planet with an atypical landscape. 

4 – The road to Cilaos

National road 5, nicknamed “the 400 bends road” provides access to the Cirque de Cilaos. The city of Cilaos is the second most visited place on the island after the western beaches. Located in the heart of the Réunion, the town is accessible only by a single road. Close to the Piton des Neiges, Cilaos is a spa town located in the center of the island of Réunion, a French department in the Indian Ocean. Well known for its vineyards and hot springs.

5 – The Tamarind Route

With a length of 34 km, this road evolves at mid-slope, connecting the town of Saint Paul and L'Étang Salé. It bears this name in honor of the many tamarind trees that line this road. This expressway will be one of the obligatory passages of your stay. It allows you to cross the west coast from Etang Salé to Saint Paul in just 20 minutes. You have many accesses to rest areas with panoramic views. Like Air du Tabac in Saint Leu. Wonderful place if you want to see sunrise or sunset. The Route des Tamarins will allow you to gain height and have access to all the essential outings both in height and on the Coast.

Indeed, thanks to these 5 ideas for routes to cross on the island, you have all the cards in hand to discover the Island of Réunion through these different routes. With our different rental agencies located on the island (St Paul, St Clotilde, St André and Roland Garros Airport) you can rent the car you need from our wide selection of vehicles. Do not wait any longer, rent your vehicle now and discover our island.