Cascade Biberon

Cascade Biberon waterfall

Cascade Biberon is a short hike in the district of Plaine des Palmistes. Biberon literally means "baby's bottle", and I initially thought this meant the water had been used to fill feeding bottles, but it turns out it's named after the former owner of the land! 

sign at the start, showing altitude (984m) and
hiking time needed (one hour for the round trip)

During goyavier season (June/July) the area is busy with people picking the strawberry guava that grow abundantly in the area.

hiking path, Cascade Biberon

I had been once or twice before, but not since a new viewing platform was installed in October 2019.  Prior to that it had been closed since a fatal accident in June 2014 when a rockfall killed two people and seriously injured one other. Access to the pool at the bottom is still closed off, and the platform lets people admire the waterfall without danger.

sign indicating the last 5 mins are a steep & narrow climb

look-out point stairs (photo credit: Randopitons)

look-out point (photo credit: Randopitons)

I've mentioned "hike" but it's really more of a walk than a hike. The elevation difference is only 130 metres and part of that is the stairs to the viewing platform.

there's a small pool at the base of the waterfall

The waterfall itself is about 250 metres high.

close-up view of Cascade Biberon

view across Plaine des Palmistes from Cascade Biberon

Having worked up an appetite we then repaired to the nearby farmhouse Au Coeur de la Cascade Biberon for a hearty lunch!

blossom at Au Coeur de la Cascade Biberon

Useful links:

• Wikipedia (in French)
• Randopitons (in French)

 See also:

• Plaine des Palmistes to Plaines des Cafres via Piton Textor
• Belouve and its gîte
• Weekend at Plaine des Palmistes