Piton des Hauts

Piton des Hauts is a peak in , and has an elevation of 2,272 metres. Piton des Hauts is situated nearby to the area , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Piton de la Fournaise and Piton de Bert.

is the only active volcano on Island, and one of the most active in the world. Rising to 2,631 m above sea level, locals know it as "Le Volcan".

Peak
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Enclos Fouqué and Plaine des Osmondes.

Locality
The is the most recent caldera built by the , the active volcano of the isle of la . is situated 4 km north of Piton des Hauts.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 9 km northeast of Piton des Hauts.

Piton des Hauts

Latitude
-21.26667° or 21° 16′ south
Longitude
55.68333° or 55° 41′ east
Elevation
2,272 metres (7,454 feet)
Open location code
5HCQPMMM+88
Geo­Names ID
935789
Wiki­data ID
Q31801119
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In Other Languages

“Piton des Hauts” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Piton des Hauts

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Foc-Foc and Cap Blanc.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Piton Coude Langevin and Piton du Rond Langevin.

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