Demi-Piton

Demi-Piton is a mountain summit on Reunion Island that rises to approximately 2,400 meters and displays a crescent shape. The peak consists of volcanic rock including oceanites and olivine basalts and sits within the Piton de la Fournaise massif.

The mountain was originally labeled as Cratère de Cirque on early maps before receiving its current name in 1958. This change marked an important shift in how the region was officially recognized and documented.

The mountain holds significance in the island's volcanic story, representing a landscape shaped by geological forces that continue to influence how people experience this region. Visitors walking here encounter a terrain that speaks to the raw power that built the island itself.

The mountain can be reached via the GR R2 hiking trail, which connects to a forest road leading toward Bellecombe-Jacob pass. Hikers should prepare for changing weather conditions and steep, varied terrain throughout the journey.

At the base of this peak lies a layer of Bellecombe Ashes deposited roughly 4,700 years ago when an enclosure collapsed. This geological deposit marks a dramatic moment in the mountain's volcanic history.

Location: Sainte-Rose

Elevation above the sea: 2,395 m

GPS coordinates: -21.22846,55.66960

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27