Piton de la Fournaise, Réunion Island
What to see at Piton de la Fournaise and how to fit it into a Réunion Island trip.
Quick answer
An active shield volcano with regular eruptions — guided hikes cross otherworldly lava fields to the crater edge.
Best season for Réunion Island: April–November. Recommended trip length: 6–9 Days.
About Piton de la Fournaise
An active shield volcano with regular eruptions — guided hikes cross otherworldly lava fields to the crater edge.
Piton de la Fournaise is one of 13 places we cover in Réunion Island, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Réunion Island plan.
More places to visit in Réunion Island
- Cirque de Mafate
- Cap Méchant & the Wild South
- Cirque de Cilaos
- L'Hermitage Lagoon
- Cap Méchant
- Hell-Bourg
- Paragliding at Saint-Leu
- Whale Watching
Questions about Piton de la Fournaise
What is Piton de la Fournaise?
An active shield volcano with regular eruptions — guided hikes cross otherworldly lava fields to the crater edge.
When is the best time to visit Piton de la Fournaise?
Réunion Island's best season is April–November, which is the best window for Piton de la Fournaise too.
How many days do I need in Réunion Island to include Piton de la Fournaise?
Trripah recommends 6–9 Days for Réunion Island. Piton de la Fournaise fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Piton de la Fournaise in a Réunion Island package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Piton de la Fournaise to a Réunion Island plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.