Le Morne Langevin from Pas des Sables

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This short hike offers beautiful views of the Plaine des Sables and Piton de la Fournaise to start with.
Finally, the Morne Langevin viewpoint is the ultimate reward: panoramic views of Grand Galet, Grand Coude, Saint-Joseph and the ocean... if there are no clouds in the sky!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.27 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 125 m
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    Descent: - 124 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,415 m
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    Lowest point: 2,327 m
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Description of the walk

Park in the small car park at Pas des Sables

(S/E). The path starts at the foot of the signpost. The trail often runs along the rampart, offering beautiful views of the Plaine des Sables (take care in areas where the path is very close to the rampart). Follow this path, which climbs gradually. You will see small shrubs typical of the vegetation usually found on the volcano.

(1) When the trees get taller, you know you are approaching the antenna. Begin a short descent. The viewpoint appears: enjoy the view of the ocean.

(2) Return via the same route (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2,347 m - Pas des Sables car park
  2. 1 : km 3.48 - alt. 2,399 m - Morne Langevin
  3. 2 : km 3.64 - alt. 2,381 m - Viewpoint
  4. S/E : km 7.27 - alt. 2,347 m - Pas des Sables car park

Notes

There are no refreshments available along the route.

Worth a visit

This short hike can be combined with the hike to the Oratoire Sainte Thérèse and the Plaine des Sables.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Didier Magnet
Didier Magnet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy but beautiful hike overlooking the sandy plain with Piton de la Fournaise on the horizon.
Very open route with numerous superb viewpoints.
A must-do, even with children. The path is well marked with little elevation gain.

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PBO974
PBO974

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, with no difficulty, either topographical or physical.
Beautiful views of the Plaine des Sables, Piton de la Fournaise, Ravine Langevin and its ramparts, the ocean and Piton des Neiges on the way back if the weather is clear.

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danielfr40
danielfr40

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice trail with many views of the Plaine des Sables and the moor, very pretty.
Unfortunately, Morne Langevin was shrouded in fog.
Thank you for this route.

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Portossmile
Portossmile

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Choose to leave very early if you want to enjoy the view.

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MBOrandos
MBOrandos

Hike cancelled due to yellow vest roadblocks!! What a shame!!!

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Brigbrig
Brigbrig

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful views of the Plaine des Sables at the start of the hike.
Beautiful panorama at the finish.

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