Moorea
If it is said that Polynesian islands mean heaven, relaxed way of life and dolce farniente… The surprise could be in Moorea where you will discover a part of its natural beauty by making a well-named effort: the Raid Painapo, or pineapple race.
Every year in September, the Te Moorea Club association organises a 20 to 30km orientation race through the mountains, to be covered by a 3 person team. A circuit that is as difficult as surprising due to the dense vegetation in Opunohu valley and the pineapples fields all aligned at the mercy of beaten tracks. The surprise is all the bigger because the circuit is kept secret until the very last moment.
Sportive holiday’s lovers will find there a real exotic and original race. For most athletic people, the association, which promotes ecotourism, also organise a Raid Moorea, a 42km triathlon which combines kayak, mountain biking and race. A tour of the Mount Rotui is also organised during the year.
Let us know if the supplying is composed by famous pineapples…
© Picture M. Bonifait