Hiking up to the Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island

Take a 5 to 6 hours hike at the Piton de la Fournaise in Reunion Island, one of the most active volcanoes in the world!

Book your activity

From€55
5.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide in front of the Volcano Museum in Bourg-Murat

- Departure by car (your vehicle) in the direction of the volcano with a few stops along the way to obtain information on certain types of landscape

- Once you arrive at the Pas de Bellecombe, the discovery continues on foot: the lava flows will follow the lava flows in gratons, you will discover the Piton de la Fournaise with the explanations of your guide

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

- In the afternoon, you will go back down the slopes of the volcano to reach your starting point

Activity requirements

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

Meeting point:
Meeting in front of the Cité du volcan in Bourg Murat, RN3, Le Tampon, Reunion Island
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Guide
Excluded
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking shoes or good trainers
  • Comfortable clothes (shorts or trousers for the bottom)
  • Raincoat depending on the weather
  • Fleece or other warm clothing depending on the season
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Small backpack
  • Bottle of water (2L min.)
  • Snacks
  • Picnic lunch
  • Your own car