Join a certified guide to hike the Piton de la Fournaise on Réunion Island in France! Experience the adrenaline rush as you climb one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
Private
1 Day
Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec
Intermediate
Beginner
If hiking an active volcano has always been on your list, then look no further! Join us on this day trip as we take you to the top of Piton de la Fournaise, an impressive active volcano on Réunion Island in France! Witness spectacular vistas of the Piton des Neiges, the highest peak in the Indian Ocean as you hike!
Located on the beautiful Réunion Island, Piton de la Fournaise volcano is considered the star of the island. It has erupted 30 times in the last seven years, making it one of the most active volcanoes in the world. One of the most visited sites on the island, this UNESCO World Heritage site is around 500,000 years old.
The daunting day trek begins from the base of the mountain. We will head on rugged terrain for about three hours to reach the inner crater. The path is devoid of any vegetation except for a typical bush that grows in the area.
The hike is of medium difficulty and takes us on a roped pathway down to a caldera. A caldera is a large hollow formed after the magma chamber gets empty after the volcanic eruption. The magma is runny here.
As you hike the mountain ridge, the views of broken craters emitting smoke become clear. The peak is covered with blankets of clouds on most days. However, on a clear day, you will most definitely see red streaks of hot lava oozing out of the crater.
The top offers notable vistas of the Piton des Neiges – the highest peak in the Indian Ocean. Don’t forget to click a picture or two here to stamp this incredible journey.
So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss this lifetime experience hiking an active volcano on Réunion Island in France. Book now!
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Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
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