Guided Van Tour of Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island

Course of events

6:30am - Departure from your place of residence (important as the upper reaches of the island are quickly covered by clouds)

7:45 - Belvedere at Grand-Bassin in Bois-Court, with its breathtaking view of the ramparts of Cilaos, Grand Bassin and its waterfall (coffee break available in the bakery).

8:30 am - The Route forestière du volcan, the only road access to Piton de la Fournaise, passes through all types of landscapes and vegetation, depending on altitude.

9:00 am - Viewpoint from the Nez de Boeuf lookout at 2136 meters above sea level, overlooking the Rivière des Remparts.

9:30 am - The Plaine des Sables and its volcanic landscape that gives the impression of walking on the moon

10:00 am - The Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob lookout to discover the Formica Leo and Piton de La Fournaise craters

11:45 am - Discover the Commerson crater from the viewpoint

Lunch (around 12:30 p.m.) choice of picnic, snack or Creole restaurant

3:00 pm - Marine Langevin in Saint-Joseph, with its port, chasms, walk to the southernmost point of France and Europe and possible swim in the Jacqueline waterfall (depending on the timing of the day and your walking ability).

5:00 pm - Discovery of Grande Anse beach and its sunset (sunset aperitif optional)

Return to residence around 7:00 pm, depending on weather and traffic.

Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities.

A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.

Entrance fees to museums and places of interest, meal expenses and paid tastings are not included in the price of the tour unless specified.

Please specify the age of the children so that we can provide suitable seats if necessary.

Do not forget to bring

• Warm clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Solar protections

Course of events

Departure from residence around 6:30 am (important as the upper reaches of the island are quickly covered by clouds).

7:45 - Belvedere at Grand-Bassin in Bois-Court, with its breathtaking view of the ramparts of Cilaos, Grand Bassin and its waterfall (coffee break available in the bakery).

8:30 am - The Route forestière du volcan, the only road access to Piton de la Fournaise, passes through all types of landscapes and vegetation, depending on altitude.

9:00 am - Viewpoint from the Nez de Boeuf lookout at 2136 meters above sea level, overlooking the Rivière des Remparts.

9:30 am - The Plaine des Sables and its volcanic landscape that gives the impression of walking on the moon

10:00 am - The Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob lookout to discover the Formica Leo and Piton de La Fournaise craters

11:45 am - Discover the Commerson crater from the viewpoint

Lunch (around 12:30 p.m.) choice of picnic, snack or Creole restaurant

3:00 pm - Marine Langevin in Saint-Joseph, with its port, chasms, walk to the southernmost point of France and Europe and possible swim in the Jacqueline waterfall (depending on the timing of the day and your walking ability).

5:00 pm - Discovery of Grande Anse beach and its sunset (sunset aperitif optional)

Return to residence around 7:00 pm, depending on weather and traffic.

Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities.

Entrance fees to museums and places of interest, meal expenses and paid tastings are not included in the price of the tour unless specified.

Please specify the age of the children so that we can provide suitable seats if necessary. 

Do not forget to bring

• Warm clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Solar protections