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Hell-Bourg · Bras-Sec · Salazie
Le Relax farm campsite, Salazie: a welcoming farm facing the cliffs of the cirque
A farm campsite with the Bienvenue à la Ferme (farm hospitality) label at Bras-Sec, above Hell-Bourg, facing the cliffs of the Salazie cirque: 25 shady pitches, hot showers, a shared kitchen, farm animals and a large covered pavilion for Creole evenings.
Bras-Sec, SalazielocationFrom €12 / personrate25 tentspitchesBy car, step-free facilitiesaccess
Le Relax lives up to its name: people come here to slow down, listen to the silence of the cirque and watch the cliffs change colour through the day. At Bras-Sec, 2km from Hell-Bourg, it's one of the best-known campsites in the Salazie cirque (a vast volcanic amphitheatre), and one of the few with the Bienvenue à la Ferme label: this is genuine Creole country life, not polished hotel hospitality.
Here's what you need to know before booking: rates, facilities, getting there from Hell-Bourg, capacity (tents and campervans) and services on the farm, plus things to do in the cirque (Piton d'Anchaing, Trois Cascades, the Bélouve plateau). For something even more memorable, head out with a local guide to Trou de Fer, one of the best outings in the area.
At a glance
The campsite essentials
The experience
A night on the farm at the heart of Salazie
Arriving at the farm. From Chemin de Bras-Sec, the campsite opens onto a large, gently sloping lawn laid out over several shady terraces, with tents pitched on natural platforms facing the view. Several pitches are reserved for campervans and vans, with easy access from the road.
The farm spirit. The Bienvenue à la Ferme label means something here: you share the site with farm animals (hens, rabbits, sometimes young goats), children run around the play areas and sports pitches, and the large covered pavilion with its long tables hosts shared evenings. It's one of the only campsites on the island with this old-fashioned country feel.
The facilities. Hot showers, clean toilets and wheelchair-accessible facilities are rare in the area. A shared kitchen with a fridge and gas lets you cook under cover. There's a barbecue and a fire pit, and the owners provide the wood: a real treat after a day's walking in the cirque.
The view. The campsite faces Piton d'Anchaing (1,354m), Bord-Martin and the cliffs that enclose Salazie. At sunrise, the low light catches each peak in turn and the colours of the landscape change within minutes. The perfect time for a coffee on the lawn.
How to get there
How to get to Le Relax
From Saint-André, take the D48 towards Salazie. Drive through the town of Salazie, then continue to Hell-Bourg. At Hell-Bourg, head towards Îlet à Vidot and follow Chemin de Bras-Sec for about 2 kilometres. You'll see the “Camping à la ferme Le Relax” sign from the road.
Allow about 40 minutes by car from Saint-André, 50 minutes from Saint-Denis, 1 hour 15 from Saint-Pierre. The road up to Salazie is winding but paved all the way and fine for any standard car. Fill up with fuel in Saint-André: there's no petrol station beyond Salazie.
Parking is directly at the campsite for cars and campervans. The farm is 2km from the centre of Hell-Bourg, where you'll find shops, restaurants and the famous Maison Folio (a heritage Creole house open to visitors).
On site
Services and facilities on the farm
- Hot showers and clean toilets
- Wheelchair-accessible facilities
- A shared kitchen with fridge and gas
- A large covered pavilion with communal tables for evenings
- A shared barbecue and fire pit, with wood provided by the owners
- Play areas for children and sports pitches
- Farm animals on site (hens, rabbits, young goats)
- Dedicated pitches for campervans and converted vans
- On-site parking, watched over by the owners
- The Bienvenue à la Ferme label (the French network for farm stays and farm-cooked meals)
Rates
How much does a night on the farm cost?
The base rate is €12 per person per night, according to the site's camping directory. That includes your pitch, the toilets, the shared kitchen and the covered pavilion.
Some services may change during the year. For groups (extended families, school trips), ask for a quote by phone. Always check rates and availability before driving up, especially in high season (June to October) and during local school holidays.
Contact & booking
Booking Camping Le Relax
Phone: +262 692 665 889
Address: 21 Chemin de Bras Sec, Salazie 97433
Bookings by phone only, best during working hours (8am-6pm). Unlike Mafate, Hell-Bourg has decent mobile signal.
School and club groups should get in touch at least a month ahead. The Bienvenue à la Ferme label is a mark of quality for these groups.
Combine it with
Things to do nearby
Salazie is one of the easiest cirques to reach and one of the greenest on the island. Make the most of your stay to explore its trails and villages.
Bélouve and Trou de Fer Waterfall
A guided hike to the viewpoint over the island's tallest waterfall, reached from the uplands of Salazie.
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Canyoning at Trou Blanc, Hell-Bourg
Jumps, abseils and slides in the Trou Blanc pools, starting from Hell-Bourg.
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Trek in Mafate from Cayenne
A crossing of the neighbouring cirque with a qualified local guide, starting from La Possession.
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Also worth doingAerial view
Salazie, Mafate and Trou de Fer from the sky
Camping shows you Salazie at ground level: trails, Creole villages, waterfalls in the distance. A helicopter shows you the bigger picture: the cliffs between Salazie and Mafate, Trou de Fer (the island's tallest waterfall) 5 minutes' flight away, and knife-edge ridges no trail can reach.
The perfect complement to a stay in the cirque. There are 8 routes departing from Saint-Pierre or Saint-Paul, lasting 15 minutes to 1 hour.
From €125 · 210 Manawa reviews · Saint-Pierre / Saint-Paul
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FAQ: everything to know before booking
How do you book Camping Le Relax?
By phone only, on +262 692 665 889, best during working hours (8am-6pm). School and club groups should get in touch at least a month ahead.
How much does a night cost?
€12 per person per night, according to the site's camping directory. That includes your pitch, the toilets, the shared kitchen and the covered pavilion. Groups can ask for a quote.
Is the campsite accessible to campervans and vans?
Yes, there are several pitches for campervans and converted vans, with easy access from the road, and parking right at the campsite.
Are there hot showers?
Yes, the campsite has hot showers and clean toilets, including wheelchair-accessible facilities, which sets it apart from many campsites in the cirques.
What does the "Bienvenue à la Ferme" label mean?
Bienvenue à la Ferme ('Welcome to the farm') is a French national label run by the chambers of agriculture. It guarantees the place is run by a farming family offering genuine farm hospitality: you'll meet farm animals, the feel is rural rather than hotel-like, and everything stays small-scale.
When's the best time to camp at Le Relax?
The southern winter (May to October) brings the most stable conditions: often clear skies, dry trails and cool but pleasant temperatures. Avoid the cyclone season from January to March, when rockfalls after heavy rain can cut off the road to Salazie.
What else is there to do nearby?
Salazie is full of trails: Bélouve and Trou de Fer waterfall (the island's tallest), Piton d'Anchaing, Trois Cascades, canyoning at Trou Blanc in Hell-Bourg. For the best view of the cirques, nothing beats a helicopter flight.
How far is the campsite from Hell-Bourg?
The campsite is 2km from the centre of Hell-Bourg, on Chemin de Bras-Sec: 5 minutes by car or 25 to 30 minutes on foot. Hell-Bourg has shops, restaurants and the Maison Folio (a historic Creole house open to visitors).
Page updated on 20 September 2026. GPS coordinates, contact details and rates verified as of this date. Confirm availability with the campsite before travelling.