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Piton des Neiges

Hikes · Cilaos

The roof of the Indian Ocean at 3,070 m. Start from Le Bloc in Cilaos, steep climb to the Caverne Dufour mountain hut, then the final ascent before dawn for a sunrise above the clouds.

Hike : 2 days (≈ 4 h 30 up to the hut + 1 h 30 to the summit) · ≈ 1,700 m ascent · Hard

Tips

Book the Caverne Dufour hut. Head torch, gloves and hat are essential.

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