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By Réunion Mer et Montagne
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 257 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Guided climb to the summit of Piton de la Fournaise.
    • Exploration of unique volcanic landscapes and expert explanations.
    • Spectacular view of the Dolomieu crater with the possibility of a picnic.

Activity location

    • Piton de la Fournaise
    • Sainte-Rose, Saint-Benoît, Réunion

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • RN3, Le Tampon 97418, La Réunion | In front of the Cité du Volcan in Bourg Murat, RN3, Le Tampon, Reunion Island
    • Le Tampon, Saint-Pierre, Réunion

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Reunion: Hike to the Piton de la Fournaise volcano

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 257.24 x 2 AdultsRM 514.48
Total
Price is RM 514.48
Until Wed, 2 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Transportation (bring your vehicle)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with low level of fitness

What you can expect

  • Embark on a 5- to 6-hour hike to the summit of Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island, one of the most active volcanoes in the world!

    Piton de la Fournaise, an iconic spot on Réunion, rises to 2,632 meters and dominates the southern plains of the island. Built on the southeastern flank of Piton des Neiges, it is a volcano known for its fairly frequent eruptions. The aim of this 5- to 6-hour hiking tour is to reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise by getting off the beaten track and venturing off the marked trail!

    Throughout this hike to Piton de la Fournaise, you will discover a lunar landscape with an end-of-the-world feel that exudes incredible power and is well worth the trip. Once you reach the top of the volcano, you can admire the Dolomieu Crater, one of the two volcanic craters located at the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, along with the Bory Crater. It collapsed during the April 2007 eruption and measures one kilometer long by 750 meters wide, and is about 350 meters deep.

    The hiking tour to the volcano will be punctuated by the commentary of your state-certified mountain tour leader, who will allow you to learn more about the specifics of this captivating place.

    So put on your walking shoes and conquer the famous Piton de la Fournaise in Réunion on a hike to its summit!

    Itinerary

    • Meet the live guide in front of the Musée du Volcan in Bourg-Murat

    • Departure by car (your vehicle) towards the volcano with a few stops along the way to get information on certain types of landscapes

    • Once at Pas de Bellecombe, the discovery continues on foot: ropy lava will follow clinker lava, and you will discover Piton de la Fournaise with explanations from your live guide

    • After a long climb, you will reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, from where you can admire the Dolomieu crater and have a picnic

    • In the afternoon, you will descend the slopes of the volcano to return to your starting point

    Prerequisites
    You must be in good physical condition to participate in this activity.

    A minimum of 4 participants is required for this activity to run.

Location

Activity location

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    • Piton de la Fournaise
    • Sainte-Rose, Saint-Benoît, Réunion

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • RN3, Le Tampon 97418, La Réunion | In front of the Cité du Volcan in Bourg Murat, RN3, Le Tampon, Reunion Island
    • Le Tampon, Saint-Pierre, Réunion