Piton des Neiges, Dormant volcano at Réunion Island, France.
The Piton des Neiges, reaching 3,070 meters above sea level, stands as the highest point in the Indian Ocean on Réunion Island.
The volcano emerged from the Indian Ocean approximately two million years ago through the Réunion hotspot and ceased its activity 20,000 years ago.
The mountain forms part of Réunion National Park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its natural significance and geological formations.
Three hiking trails lead to the summit, with most climbers choosing to rest at the Caverne Dufour mountain shelter before completing the final ascent.
The mountain's erosion created three distinct cirques - Mafate, Salazie, and Cilaos - forming deep valleys with nearly vertical cliffs around its base.
Location: Cilaos
Location: Salazie
Location: Réunion
Elevation above the sea: 3,070 m
Made from material: basalt
GPS coordinates: -21.09945,55.48003
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
La Réunion features volcanoes, waterfalls and mountains. The Piton des Neiges rises to 3070 meters. The island contains deep canyons, crater lakes and botanical gardens. Historical sites like Chapelle Pointue and Saint-Paul cemetery document the colonial period.
Réunion National Park
6 km
Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island
6 m
Grand Bénare
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Bridal Veil Falls
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Trois Salazes
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Gros Morne
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L'Âme de la France
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Piton d'Anchaing
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Cirque de Cilaos
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Villa Folio
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Église Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
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Thermes de Cilaos
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Thermes d'Hell-Bourg
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Cascade de Bras Rouge
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La Chapelle, Réunion
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Les Trois Roches
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Roche Merveilleuse
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Maison Morange
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Bronchard
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Cap Anglais
3.6 km
Église Saint-Martin
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Mazerin
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Fleurs Jaunes
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Guétali de la villa Lucilly
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Guétali de la villa Barau
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Col Carozin
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Chapelle de Marla, cirque de Mafate
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Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur d'Îlet-à-Cordes
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