Voile de la Mariée
Cascade du Voile de la Mariée
A multi-tiered waterfall beside the road in the Salazie cirque, falling from green cliffs hundreds of metres high and resembling a bride's veil. Viewpoints are right beside the road.
The Voile de la Mariée waterfall lies beside the D48 road between Salazie village and Hell-Bourg. It falls in several tiers down a moss-green cliff several hundred metres high. When the water flow is strong, it spreads out like a thin veil, which gives it its name, “the bride's veil.” It is the most famous waterfall in the Salazie cirque. A small viewing platform and parking space sit by the road, so you can stop and take photos without hiking. Nearly every visitor heading to Hell-Bourg stops here. The rainy season brings the most impressive flow, while the dry season leaves a slender stream. Many seasonal waterfalls can be seen along the same road, and near Salazie village you can also look out at a solitary peak called Pic d'Anchaing. The road is narrow and winding, so watch for oncoming traffic when parking. Do not climb toward the falls outside the marked areas, and beware of falling rocks after rain. The falls can be combined with Hell-Bourg and Trou de Fer in one day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Trou de Fer
- Bélouve Forest
- Cirque de Salazie & Hell-Bourg
- Piton des Neiges
- Cirque de Cilaos
- Cirque de Mafate
- Cascade Niagara
- Grand Bassin