Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island

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Exploring the Natural Wonders of the Pitons, Cirques, and Remplarts of Reunion Island

The Pitons, Cirques, and Remplarts of Reunion Island, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, offers a breathtaking display of nature's grandeur and diversity. Situated in the southwestern Indian Ocean, this French overseas department boasts a unique landscape that captivates visitors with its rugged terrain, towering volcanic peaks, and diverse ecosystems.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island site coincides with the core zone of La Réunion National Park. The property covers more than 100,000 ha or 40 % of La Réunion, an island comprising two adjoining volcanic massifs located in the south-west of the Indian Ocean. Dominated by two towering volcanic peaks, massive walls and three cliff-rimmed cirques, the property includes a great variety of rugged terrain and impressive escarpments, forested gorges and basins creating a visually striking landscape. It is the natural habitat for a wide diversity of plants, presenting a high level of endemism. There are subtropical rainforests, cloud forests and heaths creating a remarkable and visually appealing mosaic of ecosystems and landscape features.

Encyclopedia Record: Réunion National Park

Réunion National Park is a National Park of France located on the island of Réunion, an overseas department in the western Indian Ocean. Established on 5 March 2007, the park protects the endemic ecosystems of Les Hauts, Réunion's mountainous interior, and covers around 42% of the island. Notable endemic species include the Réunion cuckooshrike and the Reunion Island day gecko.

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