Pic Adam, Mountain summit in Saint-Denis, Réunion, France

Pic Adam is an old adventive volcanic cone of the Piton des Neiges massif, reaching 1,124 metres in the commune of Saint-Denis, within Réunion National Park. Two hiking trails climb to it from the Bois-de-Nèfles district, and the path in the photograph rises as low earth steps edged with thick green grass.

Pic Adam is an old adventive volcanic cone of the Piton des Neiges massif, reaching 1,124 metres in the commune of Saint-Denis. It lies within Réunion National Park. Two hiking trails climb from the Bois-de-Nèfles district, meet at 1,184 metres after rounding the summit, and continue as one path to 1,725 metres where it joins the GR R2 toward Roche Écrite.

The summit is reached by two hiking trails that climb from the Bois-de-Nèfles district of Saint-Denis, which the peak overlooks. After rounding the top, the paths merge at 1,184 metres and continue as a single track to 1,725 metres, where it meets the GR R2 long-distance trail toward Roche Écrite. This network makes Pic Adam a frequent destination for walkers from the north of the island.

Weather conditions can change rapidly at elevation, so check forecasts and bring appropriate gear before your visit. Local conditions and any permit requirements should be confirmed before attempting the climb.

The two hiking trails from Bois-de-Nèfles meet at 1,184 metres after skirting the summit, then continue as a single path to 1,725 metres, where it joins the GR R2 heading up to Roche Écrite. Many walkers overlook that the summit is only a stage on this longer route.