🌋 Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Réunion Island
Volcanic landscape with active peaks and erosional cirques in the Indian Ocean
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Réunion Island, French overseas department in the Indian Ocean
- Protected area: 101,550 hectares
- Main features: Two active volcanic peaks and three large cirques
- UNESCO inscription: 2010
The Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Réunion Island is a volcanic landscape in the Indian Ocean that combines active volcanic processes with large-scale erosional formations. The UNESCO World Heritage site encompasses Piton de la Fournaise and Piton des Neiges, along with three major cirques—Salazie, Cilaos, and Mafate—carved by water erosion into ancient volcanic plateaux. As of 2026, the site remains an active geological system with ongoing volcanic activity and accessible hiking trails ...