Piton du Rond Langevin, Mountain summit in Réunion, France.
Piton du Rond Langevin is a volcanic summit on the eastern side of Réunion that rises to about 2,277 meters (7,470 feet). The landscape shows dark rock formations and steep slopes shaped by the island's volcanic past.
French explorers named this peak during the colonial era, using it as a key reference point when mapping Réunion's interior regions. The name reflects the importance of this location for understanding the island's geography.
The summit is woven into local conversations about Réunion's volcanic origins and landscape. Visitors often come here to connect with the island's natural character and understand how the land shaped the communities living around it.
The climb involves a hike of about 13 kilometers through varied terrain with roughly 320 meters of elevation gain starting from the GRR2 parking area. It helps to start early in the morning and prepare for changing weather conditions.
The mountain contains several lava tunnels and cavities formed during a major eruption about 1,000 years ago. These hidden passages show how fast lava once flowed through the slopes and remain visible to hikers today.
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