Plaine des Sables, Réunion Island
What to see at Plaine des Sables and how to fit it into a Réunion Island trip.
Quick answer
A surreal, ochre-red volcanic plateau en route to Piton de la Fournaise, often compared to the surface of Mars.
Best season for Réunion Island: April–November. Recommended trip length: 6–9 Days.
About Plaine des Sables
A surreal, ochre-red volcanic plateau en route to Piton de la Fournaise, often compared to the surface of Mars.
Plaine des Sables is one of 13 places we cover in Réunion Island, and falls on day 4 of our 5-day Réunion Island plan.
More places to visit in Réunion Island
- Piton de la Fournaise
- Cirque de Mafate
- Cap Méchant & the Wild South
- Cirque de Cilaos
- L'Hermitage Lagoon
- Cap Méchant
- Hell-Bourg
- Paragliding at Saint-Leu
Questions about Plaine des Sables
What is Plaine des Sables?
A surreal, ochre-red volcanic plateau en route to Piton de la Fournaise, often compared to the surface of Mars.
When is the best time to visit Plaine des Sables?
Réunion Island's best season is April–November, which is the best window for Plaine des Sables too.
How many days do I need in Réunion Island to include Plaine des Sables?
Trripah recommends 6–9 Days for Réunion Island. Plaine des Sables fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Plaine des Sables in a Réunion Island package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Plaine des Sables to a Réunion Island plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.