Forêt du Tapcal

#22 among destinations in Reunion

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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. Recent expeditions have shown the presence of humans on the outskirts of the first. These are believed to be from maroons from the times of slavery. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 21°8'26"S, 55°25'20"E

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Forêt du Tapcal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piton des Neiges, Maïdo, Grand Bénare, Réunion National Park.

4.7 miNE
Volcano, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piton des Neiges
120 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...
5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Maïdo
139 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...
1.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Bénare
43 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.
5 miE
, Protected area, Nature
Réunion National Park
129 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...
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gros Morne
121 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.
3.1 miE
Town
Cilaos
79 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.
5.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Réunion hotspot
147 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.
5.2 miNE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Refuge de la Caverne Dufour
133 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...