Piton Pas des Sables
Piton Pas des Sables is a peak in Saint-Joseph, Arrondissement de Saint-Pierre and has an elevation of 2,361 metres. Piton Pas des Sables is situated nearby to the hamlet Roche Plate, as well as near the locality Enclos Fouqué.Places of Interest
Highlights include Puy du Pas des Sables and Commerson Crater.
Commerson Crater
Peak
Photo: Dunog, Public domain.
Commerson Crater is a caldera in the mountains of Réunion, an overseas department of France. Located in the municipal territory of Saint-Joseph, it is part of the Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the eastern end of Réunion Island, but is located outside of the Enclos Fouqué, the volcano's most recent caldera.
Demi-Piton
Peak
Photo: Dunog, Public domain.
Demi-Piton is a peak, which is situated 2½ km east of Piton Pas des Sables.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Enclos Fouqué and Bourg-Murat.
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 5 km east of Piton Pas des Sables.
Bourg-Murat
Village
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Bourg-Murat is a village on the Plaine des Cafres on the French island of Réunion, lying north east of Le Tampon. It has a museum dedicated to the nearby Piton de la Fournaise volcano and is home to the Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Observatory. Bourg-Murat is situated 8 km west of Piton Pas des Sables.
Piton Pas des Sables
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,361 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Saint-Joseph, Arrondissement de Saint-Pierre, La Reunion, Réunion, East African Islands, Africa
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In Other Languages
“Piton Pas des Sables” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Piton Pas des Sables”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Roche Plate and La Grande Ferme.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Plaine des Remparts and Pas des Sables.
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