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Piton des Neiges – 3,070 m Summit

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Cilaos

Piton des Neiges – 3,070 m Summit

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Piton des Neiges – 3,070 m Summit

Recommended by 93 hikers out of 94

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc national de La Réunion (cœur)

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    Best Hikes to Piton des Neiges – 3,070 m Summit

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    1. Route 1: Piton des Neiges – Hiking in the Cirque de Cilaos

    15.5km

    09:05

    1,650m

    1,650m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    2. Piton des Neiges

    26.7km

    11:34

    2,060m

    2,060m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Tips

    December 22, 2022

    Piton des Neiges is a dormant volcano located in the center of Reunion Island. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, it culminates at 3,070 meters above sea level. This volcano, inactive for about 12,000 years, is responsible for the creation of two thirds of the island. Its name is misleading since snowfalls are rare there, and eternal snow non-existent. However, it is cold there and, therefore, hikers who venture there must be well equipped.

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      March 23, 2022

      The place for gigantic sunrises and sunsets! Accordingly, the route up here is very crowded very early on. But the sight makes up for it.

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        April 27, 2020

        A unique view of the island and the sea. This sunrise is definitely worth the trip and the climb.

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          Elevation 3,080 m

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          21° 4′ 59″ S, 55° 28′ 59″ O

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          Location: Cilaos, Saint-Pierre, Réunion, France

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