Trois Salazes, Mountain summit in Cilaos, Reunion Island, France.

Trois Salazes is a group of three dark grey and brown volcanic rock pillars on the Nez de Bœuf ridge, between the Gros Morne and Grand Bénare, at 1,792 metres. The tallest and thickest pillar stands in the centre, flanked by two shorter, narrower ones to its left. Their rough, fractured surfaces show vertical joints and weathered edges above a slope of clumped green and yellow-brown grass, scattered grey stones and low shrubs.

The three rock pillars are erosion remnants on the ridge linking Gros Morne to Grand Bénare, between the cirques of Cilaos and Mafate. They belong to the Piton des Neiges massif, whose volcanic edifice built the island's highest terrain; later erosion of the fractured basalt left these isolated pinnacles standing above the slope.

The name derives from the Malagasy word salazane, meaning stake, describing the three rock fingers pointing skyward on the ridge between Gros Morne and Grand Bénare. From Roche Écrite to Dimitile, via Mafate and Cilaos, these stone sentinels remain visible landmarks.

The climb is technically demanding and requires good balance on rock and secure rope handling. Starting early helps with weather stability, as conditions can change rapidly at this elevation.

The name salaze comes from the Malagasy word salazane, meaning stake, describing the three rock fingers pointing skyward on the ridge between Gros Morne and Grand Bénare. The summit stands at 1,792 m, and the ridge trail is steep; the final ascent needs climbing gear and a high-mountain guide.