Piton des Feux à Mauzac, Volcanic summit in Piton de la Fournaise massif, Reunion Island, France.
Description
Piton des Feux à Mauzac is a volcanic summit rising to about 2,400 meters, situated between two river ramparts on Reunion Island. The peak stands as part of the larger Piton de la Fournaise massif in the eastern region of the island.
History
The summit took its name from a maroon leader during the early 19th century when such communities sought refuge in the highlands. This naming marks an important chapter in Reunion's social history.
Culture
The name recalls a maroon leader who lit fires here in the early 19th century to gather his community. This history remains connected to local identity and the island's story of resistance and freedom.
Practical
Access is provided by the GR R2 hiking trail and the Volcano Forest Road through the municipality of Le Tampon. Visitors should expect changing weather conditions and steep terrain that requires sturdy footwear.
Did you know?
After heavy rainfall, the crater fills with water to form a temporary lake in this volcanic landscape. This natural phenomenon reveals the dynamic forces still at work in this highland region.
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