Fond de la Rivière de l’Est
Fond de la Rivière de l’Est is a valley in Réunion and has an elevation of 1,777 metres. Fond de la Rivière de l’Est is situated nearby to the area Les Mares, as well as near the locality Enclos Fouqué.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Piton de l’Eau and Piton de Partage.
Piton de Partage
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: B.navez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Piton de Partage is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Fond de la Rivière de l’Est.
Formica Leo
Shingle beach
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Formica Leo, named for its similar shape to the pitfall built by the antlion, is a small volcanic crater of the Piton de la Fournaise, the active volcano on the eastern side of Réunion island in the Indian Ocean. Formica Leo is situated 3½ km south of Fond de la Rivière de l’Est.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Enclos Fouqué and Plaine des Sables.
Enclos Fouqué
Locality
Photo: VillageHero, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 south of Fond de la Rivière de l’Est.
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 5 km southwest of Fond de la Rivière de l’Est.
Plaine des Osmondes
Locality
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Plaine des Osmondes is a locality, which is situated 6 km southeast of Fond de la Rivière de l’Est.
Fond de la Rivière de l’Est
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 1,777 metres
- Also known as: “Fond de la Riviere de l’Est”
- Category: landform
- Location: Réunion, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-21.19075° or 21° 11′ 27″ southLongitude
55.6906° or 55° 41′ 26″ eastElevation
1,777 metres (5,830 feet)Open location code
5HCQRM5R+M6GeoNames ID
11877271
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In Other Languages
“Fond de la Rivière de l’Est” goes by many names.
- French: “Fond de la Rivière de l’Est”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Les Mares and Le Volcan.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include L’Îlet and Les Cascades.
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