Discover Entre-Deux paradise in Réunion Island

A Mountain Village, Hike, River, and a wonderful sport or wellness massage !

Looking for a quieter, more authentic side of Réunion Island? Spend a few hours or days in Entre-Deux. Wander through its traditional streets, explore a mountain trail, admire the views, and take the time to slow down.

And if your legs feel a little tired afterwards, there is an easy way to finish the day: a relaxing or sports massage in the heart of Entre-Deux.

I’m Marine, a Réunion-born massage practitioner, and I welcome visitors from all over the world at "Massages Ti Boost", right in the village in "Bras Long" street. 

Whether you have just come back from a hike, spent the day exploring Réunion by car, walked around the village with your family, or simply feel like treating yourself during your holiday, you are very welcome.

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Why visit Entre-Deux during your Réunion holiday?

Réunion Island is famous for its spectacular mountains, volcanoes, cirques and hiking trails.

But between two major excursions, it can be wonderful to discover a place at a slower pace.

Entre-Deux (you could translate by "In Between") is exactly that kind of place.

Located in the south of the island, the village sits between the Bras de la Plaine river and the mountains of the Dimitile. It has a very different atmosphere from the busy coastal areas.

You can stroll through the village, look at traditional Creole houses, enjoy the mountain scenery and discover small paths leading towards the surrounding landscapes.

The local tourist office also highlights Entre-Deux for its hiking opportunities, outdoor activities and heritage visits.

And there is something particularly enjoyable about Entre-Deux:

you don't necessarily need a full day or a major hike to enjoy it.

A few hours can be enough to get a taste of the village.

A village to explore on foot

One of the best ways to experience Entre-Deux is simply to walk.

Take your time.

Look at the old houses, the gardens, the Creole architecture and the details you might miss if you were simply driving through.

The village has retained a strong local identity, and walking gives you the opportunity to experience it at your own pace.

You might come for a short hike at the river by the Sentier Dassy » in the morning, have lunch somewhere nearby or in the center, walk a little more …

…and suddenly realize that your legs have actually done quite a lot of work!

That's one of the nice things about travelling around Réunion: even a “quiet” day can turn into an active day.

From a gentle walk to a real mountain hike

If you enjoy walking, Entre-Deux is also an excellent starting point for exploring the surrounding mountains.

Some routes are relatively accessible even for some children used to walk as the river « Bras de la Plaine » by the « Sentier Dassy » Trail, while others are much more demanding (picture on top).

The Dimitile, for example, offers spectacular mountain scenery and demanding hiking routes. The road via « Sentier Boeuf La Chapelle »  classified as medium, starts from « Ravine des Citrons »  to the top around 1,800 metres.

The reward is the scenery: on a clear day, you can see towards Cilaos, the surrounding mountains, the ocean and the highlands.

For experienced hikers looking for something more challenging, Jacky Inard, Zebre or Bayonne trails are considerably more demanding, with steep, narrow and sometimes exposed sections.

Always check current trail conditions and official access information before setting off, as mountain trails in Réunion can be temporarily closed following weather events, landslides or safety work. For example, the prefecture issued a 2026 order closing the Bayonne trail because of damage caused by a landslide.

For a holiday, there is no need to turn every outing into an expedition.

Sometimes a shorter walk is exactly what you need.

And what about a family day out?

Entre-Deux is not only for experienced hikers.

You can also simply enjoy the village and its surroundings without committing to a long mountain hike.

A walk, a few viewpoints, a local meal, some photographs, a little shopping or sightseeing…

Then perhaps a quiet afternoon.

This can be especially appealing if you are travelling as a family or if your holiday already includes several demanding hikes.

Réunion is an active destination — but you don't have to be active every minute of the day. Slow atmosphere is full part of the journey.