Saint-Benoît (La Réunion) walks

A mineral, even lunar landscape with breathtaking views. An extraordinary hike, close to the volcano. Please note: since the 2007 lava flows, access to the Bory Crater is no longer possible. Until further notice, follow the route described here as a round trip. ⚠️ 06/08/2025: Hike not possible. A major landslide has occurred at Pas de Bellecombe, resulting in the complete closure of the trails in Enclos Fouqué for an extended period.

This trail, laid out in the Enclos Fouqué, allows you to immerse yourself in the mineral landscapes of Piton de la Fournaise, with a distance and elevation gain that remain accessible to most people. You will discover several types of lava: cordée, grattons, scories, etc., and cross relatively recent lava flows (2016). Please note that this hike is not accessible in the event of a volcanic eruption (which have been relatively frequent in the 2010s). Check in advance. 06/08/2025: Hike not possible. A major landslide has occurred at Pas de Bellecombe, resulting in the complete closure of the trails in Enclos Fouqué for an extended period.

In the Fournaise enclosure, as an alternative to Piton de la Fournaise, there is the Rivals crater trail, which is easy and almost flat except for the steps down into the enclosure. The craters are very beautiful with two magnificent geodes. 06/08/2025: Hike not possible.A major landslide occurred at Pas de Bellecombe, resulting in the complete closure of the trails in the Enclos Fouqué for an extended period.