Gros Morne

#10 among destinations in Reunion

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. The Rivière des Galets rises on the peak's western slopes. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9905 ftCoordinates: 21°5'12"S, 55°28'2"E

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Saint-BenoîtReunion

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Gros Morne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piton des Neiges, Bridal Veil Falls, Maïdo, L'Âme de la France.

1.2 miSE
Volcano, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piton des Neiges
31 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...
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls, Saint-André
143 min walk • The Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall on the island of Réunion. Located at about 500 m altitude along the mountainous rampart that separates the cirque Salazie and the plateau forest Bélouve, it falls within the territory of the commune of Salazie on the island of Réunion.
5.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Maïdo
135 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...
3.8 miNE
Monuments and statues
L'Âme de la France
97 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...
3.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Bénare
91 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.
3.8 miNW
Volcano
Mafate
96 min walk • The Cirque de Mafate is a caldera on Réunion Island. It was formed from the collapse of the large shield volcano the Piton des Neiges.
4.9 miSE
, Protected area, Nature
Réunion National Park
124 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...
3.6 miNE
Historical place, Museum
Villa Folio
92 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 ...
2.9 miE
Cave
Mussard cave
75 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.
3.4 miS
Town
Cilaos
87 min walk • 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.
4.7 miSW
Forest
Forêt du Tapcal
121 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.

Gros Morne

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Gros Morne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)