Hiking: Off-trail on the Piton de la Fournaise volcano
Overview
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7 hours
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- Learn all about this active volcano with a professional mountain guide from the Bureau Montagne Réunion.
- An off-trail itinerary, exclusively reserved for professionals.
- Guaranteed departure every Friday, from the first registered.
- Small groups 12 people maximum.
- If access to the enclosure is prohibited by prefectural decree, we will offer you an alternative to see the eruption or discover the plain of Sables.
- Distance 12 km, elevation gain 650 m
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Hiking in French only. A correct understanding of the language is necessary.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Departing from the Pas de Bellecombe car park, we descend into the Fouqué enclosure to walk on the recent lava from the active volcano. We move off-trail, a privilege reserved for mountain professionals, for an exclusive discovery of the volcano! On the program: Formica Léo, 2018 and 2019 flows, Bory crater, Dolomieu crater, La Soufrière. Hike reserved for people who are comfortable on varied terrain. Sticks strongly recommended. A good understanding of French is necessary to participate in this activity. Recommended minimum age: 12 years old. For any child under 12, please contact us for more information. We cannot accept minors under the age of 18 unaccompanied by an adult.
What‘s Included
A local snack and a drink
Options
Every Friday in French
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