Grand Étang

#6 among destinations in Reunion

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Grand Étang is the largest lake on the island of Réunion, a French territory in the western Indian Ocean. It lies in the commune of Saint-Benoît, close to La Plaine-des-Palmistes, in the eastern part of the island. Its inflow is a short creek from the waterfall Cascade Biberon of the Bras d'Annette creek. It was created by a lava flow acting as a natural dam afterwards. It does not have an outflow. ()

Alternative names: Area: 123.55 acres (0.1931 mi²)Elevation: 1804 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°5'46"S, 55°38'23"E

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Route forestière du Grand ÉtangSaint-Benoît 97470 Saint-BenoîtReunion

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Grand Étang – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trou de Fer, Col de Bellevue, Cascade Biberon.

6.6 miNW
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Trou de Fer
168 min walk • Nestled within the rugged heart of Réunion Island, Trou de Fer is a breathtaking and formidable canyon that offers a glimpse into the raw power of nature's artistry. This geological wonder, carved out by the relentless force of water over millennia, stands as one of...
5.8 miSW
Mountain pass, Nature, Natural attraction
Col de Bellevue
149 min walk • The Col de Bellevue is a mountain pass on the RN3 road which runs across the Indian Ocean island of Réunion.
1.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Cascade Biberon, Saint-André
47 min walk • The Biberon waterfall is a waterfall on the island of La Réunion. It is part of the territory of the commune of La Plaine-des-Palmistes, a commune in the east.

Grand Étang

Facts and practical information

Grand Étang – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Trou de Fer

Col de Bellevue

Cascade Biberon, Saint-André