Cratère Rouge
Cratère Rouge is a crater in Réunion and has an elevation of 1,876 metres. Cratère Rouge is situated nearby to the area Le Volcan, as well as near the locality Plaine des Osmondes.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Piton de la Fournaise and Piton de Crac.
Piton de la Fournaise
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Piton de la Fournaise is the only active volcano on Réunion Island, and one of the most active in the world. Rising to 2,631 m above sea level, locals know it as "Le Volcan".
Nez Coupé de Sainte-Rose
Scenic viewpoint
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Nez Coupé de Sainte-Rose is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 3 km north of Cratère Rouge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plaine des Osmondes and Enclos Fouqué.
Enclos Fouqué
Locality
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The Enclos Fouqué is the most recent caldera built by the Piton de la Fournaise, the active volcano of the isle of la Réunion. Enclos Fouqué is situated 4½ km west of Cratère Rouge.
Plaine des Sables
Locality
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The Plaine des Sables is a volcanic plateau in the mountains of Réunion. Part of the Piton de la Fournaise massif, this volcanic desert is situated at the border of Saint-Joseph and Sainte-Rose, within Réunion National Park. Plaine des Sables is situated 8 km west of Cratère Rouge.
Cratère Rouge
- Type: Crater
- Also known as: “Cratere Rouge”
- Category: landform
- Location: Réunion, East African Islands, Africa
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Cratère Rouge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Cratère Rouge”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Le Volcan and Les Mares.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cratère Faujas and Dolomieu Crater.
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