Les Trois Roches, Mountain waterfall in La Possession, Réunion Island, France
The waterfall flows through volcanic formations at an elevation of 1200 meters, featuring three substantial basalt blocks along the Rivière des Galets.
The site preserves evidence of ancient volcanic activity where lava flows were forced to move horizontally due to overhead rock formations over thousands of years.
Local hiking paths near the waterfall pass by the memorial tomb of Luçay and Vincent, who lost their lives during the devastating 1948 cyclone.
The trail to Les Trois Roches starts at La Nouvelle, extending 8 kilometers with a vertical gain of 1723 meters through marked pathways.
The waterfall area contains a natural swimming zone near filao pine trees, surrounded by eroded mountain formations reaching heights of 1000 meters.
Location: La Possession
Location: Saint-Paul
Elevation above the sea: 1,200 m
Part of: Rivière des Galets
GPS coordinates: -21.08940,55.41110
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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.
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