Pics de Sindou, Rock formation in Léraba Province, Burkina Faso.
The Pics de Sindou features a collection of tall sandstone pillars that rise from the ground, creating distinctive shapes against the horizon.
Natural erosion processes over millions of years have carved these sandstone formations, revealing layers of geological history in southwestern Burkina Faso.
The rock formations serve as gathering places for local communities who maintain traditional practices and share stories about their ancestral connections.
Visitors should plan their exploration between November and March during the dry season, bringing water and wearing sturdy shoes for the rocky terrain.
The formations create natural corridors and passages between towering rocks, allowing visitors to walk through geological structures formed over millennia.
Location: Sindou
Address: Pics de Sindou, Sindou, Burkina Faso Sindou Sindou
GPS coordinates: 10.65694,-5.15250
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:23
The natural and cultural sites of Burkina Faso include national parks, nature reserves, traditional villages, and historical sites. They feature the Great Mosque of Dioulasso-Bâ built in 1880, the rock formations of Sindou Peaks, the Karfiguéla waterfalls, and the Royal Court of Tiébélé with its Kasséna architecture. The country has several parks including Arly Park, Nazinga Reserve, and W National Park listed by UNESCO. Major cities house museums, traditional markets, and religious buildings such as Ouagadougou Cathedral.
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