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Plaine des Sables

Sights · Sainte-Rose

A lunar landscape of red and ochre scoria crossed by the volcano road. A unique setting, often compared to the planet Mars.

Tips

Stop at the Cassé de la Plaine des Sables viewpoint on the way down to the plain.

Related places and hikes

• Piton de Bert from Foc-Foc
• Le Vieux Bardeau
• Resto Self La Fournaise

Other places in Sainte-Rose

• Anse des Cascades
• Notre-Dame-des-Laves
• Pas de Bellecombe
• Dolomieu crater (Piton de la Fournaise)
• Le Bol Renversé
• Le Métis
• Chalet des laves
• Gîte Matilona