La Roche Écrite culminates at 2,276 meters above sea level. This summit marks the meeting point between the circuses of Mafate and Salazie which meet at its feet.
Culminating at 1,800 meters above sea level, this summit offers a sumptuous view of the Cilaos cirque. It also dominates the forest of the same name populated with remarkable trees.
The path is not easy to find or to use, but it is done without too much difficulty when it is not wet. Check the weather before going down into the river bed.