Îlet à Cordes, Mountain hamlet in Cilaos, Réunion Island, France.
The hamlet stands at an elevation within the Cilaos cirque, surrounded by mountains and accessed through a winding mountain road on Réunion Island.
The settlement emerged as an agricultural community in the Cilaos region, where residents cultivated crops like sugarcane to sustain the local economy.
Residents maintain traditional Réunionese customs through their architecture, featuring typical island-style houses and farming practices specific to the mountainous terrain.
Visitors can choose from 59 different accommodation options, with room prices ranging from 17 to 114 euros per night in various local housing arrangements.
The location experiences distinct seasonal changes, with December bringing abundant flowers and fruits, while October marks the peak of regional plant growth.
Location: Cilaos
GPS coordinates: -21.14802,55.43711
Latest update: May 25, 2025 03:31
La Réunion features volcanoes, waterfalls and mountains. The Piton des Neiges rises to 3070 meters. The island contains deep canyons, crater lakes and botanical gardens. Historical sites like Chapelle Pointue and Saint-Paul cemetery document the colonial period.
Piton des Neiges
7 km
Maïdo
10.2 km
Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island
7 km
Grand Bénare
3.9 km
Trois Salazes
4.6 km
Gros Morne
7.5 km
Piton Tortue
11.9 km
Cirque de Cilaos
2.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
4.1 km
Thermes de Cilaos
4.3 km
Thermes d'Hell-Bourg
12.1 km
Cascade de Bras Rouge
2.8 km
La Chapelle, Réunion
2.5 km
Les Trois Roches
7.1 km
Roche Merveilleuse
5.1 km
Pont de la Boucle
4.1 km
Bronchard
9.5 km
Voile de la Mariée
10.4 km
Cap Anglais
10.1 km
Maison Valy
11.6 km
Fleurs Jaunes
2.2 km
Guétali de la villa Lucilly
12.4 km
Cheminée Gol-les-Hauts
11.8 km
Usine de Gol-les-Hauts
11.7 km
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de l’Entre-Deux
11.9 km
Chapelle de Marla, cirque de Mafate
5.2 km
Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur d'Îlet-à-Cordes
87 m
Chapelle Saints-Anges-Gardiens de Bras-de-Pontho
11.7 kmReviews
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