Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island
The Pitons, Cirques and Craters of Réunion coincide with the core area of Réunion National Park. The property covers more than 100,000 hectares, or 40% of Réunion Island. Réunion is made up of two adjacent volcanoes and is located in the south-west of the island. Indian Ocean. Dominated by two towering volcanic peaks, massive walls and three cliff-encircled cirques, the property includes a variety of rugged terrains and impressive cliffs, forested canyons and basins, forming a visually striking landscape. It is a natural habitat for a wide variety of bird species and a high degree of endemism. There are subtropical rainforests, cloud forests and heather forests, forming a striking and visually fascinating combination of ecosystems and landscape features.