Piton des Neiges
Piton des Neiges is a peak in Réunion, rising to 3,069 m, the highest point in Réunion, part of the Massif du Piton des Neiges.
Where it is
Piton des Neiges lies in Réunion, in Reunion.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gros Morne | 3,019 m | 1.9 km |
| Trois Petits Bonhommes | 2,441 m | 2.2 km |
| Sommet de l'Entre-Deux | 2,303 m | 5.3 km |
| Le Grand Bénare | 2,898 m | 6.3 km |
| Piton de la Ravine Saint-Gilles | 2,382 m | 9.0 km |
| Piton de la Glacière | 2,414 m | 9.3 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Piton des Neiges.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Tampon | Réunion | 81,943 | 20 km |
| Saint-Leu | Réunion | 34,893 | 22 km |
| Piton Saint-Leu | Réunion | 29,278 | 22 km |
| Saint-Louis | Réunion | 53,935 | 22 km |
| Saint-André | Réunion | 57,150 | 23 km |
About this mountain
Massif du Piton des Neiges reaches 3,069 m in Réunion, the highest peak among 27 listed summits on the island. Its nearest neighbour, Gros Morne, stands 1.9 km away at 3,019 m. Topographic prominence of 3,069 m and isolation of 2,767 km to the nearest higher ground reflect its position as the dominant peak of its range.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piton des Neiges | 3,069 m |
| 2 | Gros Morne | 3,019 m |
| 3 | Le Grand Bénare | 2,898 m |
| 4 | Piton de la Fournaise | 2,631 m |
| 5 | Le Petit Bénare | 2,570 m |
| 6 | Trois Petits Bonhommes | 2,441 m |
| 7 | Piton Chisny | 2,425 m |
| 8 | Piton de la Glacière | 2,414 m |
| 9 | Piton des Basaltes | 2,386 m |
| 10 | Piton de la Ravine Saint-Gilles | 2,382 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Piton des Neiges?
- Piton des Neiges rises to 3,069 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Piton des Neiges?
- Piton des Neiges is in Réunion, in Reunion.
- Where does Piton des Neiges rank?
- It is the 1st highest of the 27 peaks we list in Réunion, and #3,788 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Piton des Neiges?
- Le Tampon, Réunion, about 20 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.