Cilaos

#19 among destinations in Reunion

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Cilaos is a town and commune on the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It is located centrally on the island, in a caldera of altitude 1,214 m. The caldera is also named for the community. ()

Alternative names: Population: 6.2 thous.Area: 32.59 mi²Coordinates: 21°8'9"S, 55°28'13"E

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Cilaos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piton des Neiges, Maïdo, L'Âme de la France, Grand Bénare.

2.6 miN
Volcano, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piton des Neiges
67 min walk • Piton des Neiges is an awe-inspiring natural landmark and the highest point on Réunion Island, a French territory located in the Indian Ocean. This dormant volcano soars to an altitude of 3,070 meters (10,069 feet) and is a central feature of the island's dramatic...
7.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Maïdo
180 min walk • Perched high on the island of Reunion, Maïdo is a breathtaking mountain vista that offers one of the most spectacular views of the island's rugged terrain. Towering at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters, Maïdo is a hotspot for tourists and locals alike who...
5.9 miNE
Monuments and statues
L'Âme de la France
151 min walk • L'Âme de la France in Reunion is a monument that pays tribute to the cultural and historical heritage of France on this island part of the territory. Reunion, a French overseas department located in the Indian Ocean, is a place where the history and culture of France...
3.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Bénare
86 min walk • The Grand Bénare is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located in the Western part of the island, overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate" and "Cirque de Cilaos". It is the third highest peak on the island, after the Piton des Neiges and the Gros Morne.
2.2 miSE
, Protected area, Nature
Réunion National Park
55 min walk • Réunion National Park, a crown jewel of the Indian Ocean, is a protected area that encapsulates the heart of Reunion Island's natural splendor. Designated as a national park in 2007, this haven of biodiversity spans over 1,000 square kilometers, covering approximately...
3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gros Morne
87 min walk • The Gros Morne is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located to the north of the town of Cilaos. Lying just to the west of its slightly taller neighbour, the Piton des Neiges, the Gros Morne rises to a height of 3019 metres.
5.8 miNE
Historical place, Museum
Villa Folio
148 min walk • The villa Folio, or Folio house, is a villa of the island of Reunion, French overseas department in the southwest Indian Ocean. It is located in the center of Hell-Bourg, an islet of the natural cirque of Salazie on the territory of the commune ...
3.9 miNE
Cave
Mussard cave
99 min walk • The Mussard cave is a mountain cave on the island of Réunion. Located about 2150 meters above sea level in the heart of the Piton des Neiges, it falls within the municipality of Saint-Benoit.
3.1 miW
Forest
Forêt du Tapcal
79 min walk • The forêt du Tapcal is a forest on the island of La Réunion, a French overseas department and outermost region of the European Union in the southwest Indian Ocean. It is situated in the cirque of Cilaos on the outskirts of the Grand Bénare, to the south of the summit.
3.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Réunion hotspot
80 min walk • The Réunion hotspot is a volcanic hotspot which currently lies under the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. The Chagos-Laccadive Ridge and the southern part of the Mascarene Plateau are volcanic traces of the Réunion hotspot.
2.4 miNE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Refuge de la Caverne Dufour
63 min walk • The Piton des Neiges hut, or sometimes the Dufour Cave hut, is a mountain hut on the island of Reunion, a French overseas department and region in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Located near the Dufour cave at an altitude of 2,470 meters in the...