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Gite du Volcan

Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island
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Gite du Volcan
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Vienna, Austria
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

When we decided to stay at la Gite du Volcan I was a bit hesitant, as I am not exactly the adventurous type and had never slept in a dorm before (no need of luxury, it is rather matter of privacy). But we wanted to start our tour of the volcano really early in the morning, and that was the... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

This is cheery, clean and well tended hikers lodge, brilliantly set on the edge of the volcano. Beds are in various buildings scattered on the hillside, linked by lovely topiary gardens. Its comfortable and honest, the view being the attraction. It's a walkers refuge, so the buzz is all about walking. It's stunning in the evening and early morning when... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011 via mobile

Perhaps a sheer question of taste, but we didn't appreciate the place. Packed with tourists who want to 'do' the volcano. Diner is quite good though. The cardboard beds in the claustrofobic rooms make it a one night stop only although we had figured of making it our hub for exploring the volcano for several days. The place is too... More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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