Cirque de Cilaos, Volcanic caldera in Réunion Island, France.
The Cirque de Cilaos spans 11 kilometers in diameter with a valley floor at 1200 meters altitude, surrounded by steep cliffs and waterfalls.
The first settlers of Cilaos were escaped slaves from sugar cane plantations who found refuge in this remote mountain valley during the 18th century.
Local artisans preserve the tradition of Jours de Cilaos embroidery, creating intricate patterns that represent the regional artistic heritage since the early 1900s.
Visitors can reach the cirque via the RN 5 road from Saint-Louis, which features 400 turns across its 37-kilometer route through the mountains.
The area recorded the highest rainfall in a 24-hour period, measuring 1,825 millimeters on January 7-8, 1966.
Location: Cilaos
GPS coordinates: -21.14573,55.45983
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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