The Top 5 Caves around La Possession
Looking to visit a cave around La Possession on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected La Possession’s 5
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
La Chapelle Gorge
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La Chapelle is one of the geological curiosities of the Cirque de Cilaos. Its natural shape resembles a cathedral made up of huge rocks that meet under which flows a waterfall creating a basin.
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The Glacière Cave
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Interesting destination for a short hike. The glaciere is an interesting insight into the history of the island.
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Ravine des Calumets
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The Calumets ravine flows between Bras Sec and Palmiste rouge at the foot of the impressive rampart which marks the limit of the Cirque de Cilaos.
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The Settlement Cave
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Accommodating the first residents
After two temporary occupations from 1646 to 1649 and from 1654 to 1658, the final settlement of the Bourbons in Saint-Paul began in November 1663.
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After two temporary occupations from 1646 to 1649 and from 1654 to 1658, the final settlement of the Bourbons in Saint-Paul began in November 1663.
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La Glacière
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La caverne de la Glacière is located halfway between Maïdo and Grand Bénare.
In the 1830s, large shafts were dug into the basalt rock to extract ice during the winter. This ice, extracted by slaves, served nota
In the 1830s, large shafts were dug into the basalt rock to extract ice during the winter. This ice, extracted by slaves, served nota
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