Plaine des Cafres

Situated in the commune of le Tampon, the lush Plaine des Cafres is a spectacular plateau sandwiched between the Piton des Neiges and Piton de la Fournaise Mountain Ranges. The plateau features a remote road leading to the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, beautiful flat plains fringed by spectacular mountains and green Alpine pastures dotted with cows. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities in this area including: hiking, road tripping, and sightseeing. Don’t miss the Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Observatory in the village of Bourg-Murat.