Piton Babet, Coastal summit in Saint-Joseph, Réunion Island, France.
Piton Babet reaches an elevation of 111 meters above sea level, positioned on the left bank of Remparts River in Saint-Joseph municipality.
Initially named Piton Saladin, the summit received its current name in the 1950s to honor Raphaël Babet, the mayor of Saint-Joseph from 1947 to 1957.
A mausoleum with a bas-relief portrait created by sculptor Georges Guiraud stands at the summit, containing the remains of Raphaël Babet since 1960.
Hiking trails lead to the summit, where visitors can observe both the Saint-Joseph town center and the former sugar factory ruins called Piton.
The natural cave known as Caverne des Hirondelles lies at the base of the southern side of Piton Babet.
Location: Saint-Joseph
Elevation above the sea: 111 m
GPS coordinates: -21.38140,55.62232
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:41
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