Hiking up Piton de la Fournaise in Réunion Island

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: full day
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Climb up the unique volcano of Piton de la Fournaise and discover all its mysteries with a professional mountain leader.

Patrick is a nature enthusiast who will take you with him on this initiatory journey into the lunar environment of one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, in the heart of Réunion Island!

Your companion will introduce you to this Hawaiian volcanic massif and its eruptive mechanisms during your hike. You will learn everything there is to know about this mineral universe, the geological history, the recent eruptions and lava flows.

The Volcanological Observatory was set up in 1979 nearby the Piton de la Fournaise and is a valuable source of information for the scientists. You will cross the different stations which constitute monitoring network of the volcano as you go along. They record the slightest movements and changes of the Piton de la Fournaise.

This intermediate difficulty hike of about 12 kilometers with an altitude difference of 600 meters allows you to approach the peculiar vegetation of the volcano. Prepare yourself to live an incredible hike in the heart of Réunion Island!

Offer Description

You will meet your guide for a briefing on the activity and the itinerary before setting off.
You will cross the limit of Pas de Bellecombe and enter the unique atmosphere of the volcano.
Patrick will take you up the Dolomieu summit and the wild environment of the island.
You will enjoy every minute of your hike and picnic on the volcano while sharing hiking stories with your guide.

Walking time: approximately 6 to 7 hours, 12 kilometers

Activity requirements

Participants must be used to walking in nature.

Included
  • Guide for the day
Do not forget to bring
  • Good walking shoes
  • Bottled water & picnic
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Meeting point
Car park of the gite of the volcano Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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Ça grimpe raide mais visuel impressionnant