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Lava Route
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This section of the RN2, running from Saint-Philippe to Sainte-Rose in the south of the island, is one of the most beautiful on Réunion. Skirting the rugged coastline, it crosses the Grand Brûlé, a vast area where lava flows from the Piton de la Fournaise’s numerous eruptions have solidified.
Overview of the Lava Route
This section of the RN2, running from Saint-Philippe to Sainte-Rose in the south of the island, is one of the most beautiful on Réunion. Skirting the rugged coastline, it crosses the Grand Brûlé, a vast area where lava flows from the Piton de la Fournaise’s numerous eruptions have solidified.
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- Type of place: scenic route.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- Theme: scenic route.
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- Length: approximately 30 km.
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: www.reunion.fr/lava-route
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