Embark on a 6-hour hiking tour to the summit of Piton de la Fournaise on the island of Réunion, one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
Piton de la Fournaise, an iconic landmark of Réunion Island, rises to 2,632 meters and overlooks the island's southern plains. Located on the southeastern flank of Piton des Neiges, it is a volcano known for its fairly frequent eruptions. The goal of this 5- to 6-hour hiking tour is to reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, getting off the beaten track by venturing away from the marked trail!
Throughout this hike to Piton de la Fournaise, you will discover a lunar landscape that seems to belong to the end of the world, exuding incredible power and well worth the visit. 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.
The hike to the volcano will be punctuated by the commentary of your state-certified mountain tour leader, who will help you learn more about the unique features of this fascinating location.
So put on your hiking shoes and conquer the famous Piton de la Fournaise in Réunion on a hike to its summit!
Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the Volcano Museum in Bourg-Murat
Departure by car (your vehicle) towards the volcano, with a few stops along the way to learn about certain types of landscapes
Once you reach the Pas de Bellecombe, the exploration continues on foot: pahoehoe lava will follow 'a'ā lava, and you will discover the Piton de la Fournaise with explanations from your guide
After a long ascent, you will reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, from where you can admire the Dolomieu Crater and enjoy a picnic
In the afternoon, you will descend the slopes of the volcano to return to the starting point
Prerequisites
You must be in good physical condition to participate in this activity.
Rough terrain, which requires good stamina.
Hiking poles are recommended.
A minimum of 4 participants is required for this activity to run.
Please note: In the event of an eruption, the site will be closed by prefectural order. We will then offer you a hiking tour around the volcano or on the Plaine des Sables to observe the eruption if it is visible; otherwise, we will refund you.
