Piton des Neiges Travel Guide: Top Sights in Réunion, Tours & Travel

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Piton des Neiges- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Réunion; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 8 hours

Piton des Neiges, the highest point on Réunion Island, rises to 3,070 meters and is a prominent geological feature in the north-central region. This ancient, eroded volcano has been inactive for about 20,000 years and attracts hikers from around the world who seek to explore its stunning landscapes. The ascent to the summit is relatively accessible, with various hiking trails suited for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for both casual walkers and avid climbers, especially from May to November when the weather is dry.

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Reviews of Piton des Neiges

juliette cdlhn

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-24

it's a really beautifull place. The landscape it's breath taking, the hike it's a little long but it's worth it.
Charles A

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-22

Must-do hike! Count 4 hours of climb for good hikers. Same for the descent if you want to preserve your knees. 3 hours surely for the good descenders! Expect to arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise. ESSENTIAL: bring warm, dry clothes to watch the sunrise. On our side we had two layers down. 3 layers on top + survival blanket and we got very cold. Provide gloves and hat! Good hike!! If you're looking to use the services of an ethical P.I, I would recommend Mcrae Investigations Agency for all your investigative needs. Pet monitoring devices, kids phone tracking applications, recover lost or stolen data, acquire information for court cases and lots more. See mcraespy at outlook dot com for a free consultation. This sunny day has allowed us to fully experience Reunion, an intense island! The peak is a good place for hikers to see the Grand Bénare, Mafate and Salazie ice craters.
RV

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-12

Incredible view from up top, takes 3 hours if you go fast from the trail head to which you can take a bus from Cilaos. Climbing to the top is cold until you see the Gite but once you are in the sun, it gets hot again. The experience is truly worth it.
Tomáš Šoltés

5
Reviewed: 2022-07-12

Great hike with an amazing view. The hike is much more easier than some describe. The official time for the hike from the parking lot is 7h. We went during night so we would be there at sunrise. It took us 3,5h up and 2h down (We are not pro hikers, but we had quite a fast pace). It's really cold up there though (3°C) with a strong wind. We came too early, the sun rises just 3min before it rises down on the coast, but it was worth the waiting.
Nik Bo

5
Reviewed: 2022-02-03

This is great peak with beautiful landscapes and view🙂 The trail is hard and long with more elevation. First part is with steps 1000m elevation to the refuge. Second part is with mountain trail. We begining climb on the 12:00 in the night. And on 6:00 in the morning arrive in the refuge for sunrise. With little slow tempo without rest. First plan was to going for the sunrise on the peak. The trial its not very hard, becouse its hot. I think if you going on the day, is very hot.