Set off on a 5- to 6-hour hike to the summit of Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island, one of the most active volcanoes in the world!

Piton de la Fournaise, an iconic landmark of Réunion, rises to 2,632 metres and towers over the southern plains of the island. Built on the southeastern flank of Piton des Neiges, it is a volcano known for its fairly frequent eruptions. The goal of this 5- to 6-hour hike is to reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise by getting off the beaten track and venturing off the marked trail!

Throughout this hike to Piton de la Fournaise, you will discover a lunar landscape with an end-of-the-world feel that exudes incredible power and is well worth the trip. Once you reach the top of the volcano, you can admire the Dolomieu Crater, one of the two volcanic craters located at the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, along with the Bory Crater. It collapsed during the April 2007 eruption and measures one kilometre long by 750 metres wide, and is about 350 metres deep.

The hike to the volcano will be punctuated by the commentary of your state-certified mountain tour leader, who will allow you to learn more about the specifics of this captivating place.

So put on your walking shoes and conquer the famous Piton de la Fournaise in Réunion on a hike to its summit!

Itinerary

• Meet your live guide in front of the Musée du Volcan in Bourg-Murat

• Departure by car (your vehicle) towards the volcano with a few stops along the way to get information on certain types of landscapes

• Once you arrive at Pas de Bellecombe, the discovery continues on foot: ropy lava will follow clinker lava, and you will discover Piton de la Fournaise with explanations from your live guide

• After a long climb, you will reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, from where you can admire the Dolomieu crater and have a picnic

• In the afternoon, you will descend the slopes of the volcano to return to your starting point

Prerequisites
You must be in good physical condition to participate in this activity.

A minimum of 4 participants is required for this activity to run.