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

Piton de la Fournaise, an iconic landmark on Réunion Island, rises to 2,632 meters and overlooks the island's southern plains. Located 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 hiking tour is to reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, and to do so by getting off the beaten track and venturing away from the marked trail!

Throughout this hiking tour of Piton de la Fournaise, you will discover a lunar landscape that seems to belong to the end of the world, exuding incredible power and well worth the visit. Once you reach the top of the volcano, you'll be able to 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 eruption of April 2007 and measures one kilometer in length by 750 meters in width, and is about 350 meters deep.

The hike up the volcano will be punctuated by the commentary of your state-certified mountain tour leader, who will help you learn more about the unique features of this fascinating location.

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

Itinerary

• Meet your guide in front of the Volcano Museum in Bourg-Murat

• Departure by car (your vehicle) towards the volcano, with a few stops along the way to learn about certain types of landscapes

• Once you reach the Pas de Bellecombe, the exploration continues on foot: pahoehoe lava will follow 'a'ā lava, and you will discover the Piton de la Fournaise with explanations from your guide

• After a long ascent, you will reach the summit of Piton de la Fournaise, from where you can admire the Dolomieu Crater and enjoy a picnic

• In the afternoon, you will descend the slopes of the volcano to return to the 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.