Standard TimeRET |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Indian/Reunion |
Ma'fat Garden Valley time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours ahead |
Introduction to the Mafateen Valley of Réunion
The Cirque de Mafate is one of the three famous ice-filled valleys of the French overseas department of Reunion Island, located in the volcanic landscape of the island's interior, and is listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Its name is derived from the French word "Cirque de Mafate", and it is famous for its precipitous volcanic walls, deep virgin forests and isolated villages.
Geographical and ecological characteristics
The Cirque de Mafate was formed by the collapse of a volcano and is surrounded by peaks over 2,000 meters above sea level. It is not accessible by road and can only be accessed by foot or helicopter. The valley is home to rare tropical cloud forests and unique biotopes such as Reunion heath and native birds, making it a living laboratory for ecological conservation and geological research.
People and Tourism Highlights
Scattered throughout the valley are traditional Creole villages known as "Îlets", with less than a thousand inhabitants, preserving a simple mountain lifestyle. It is one of the world's top hiking destinations, with the famous "GR R1" trail running through it, offering high-altitude hiking, stargazing and volcanic terrain adventures, all while being mindful of ecological preservation regulations.
Ma'fat Garden Valley Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-04
Sunrise Time
06:16
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18:43
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