Trail Description

A walk across the Plaine des Sables, a red volcanic desert of ash and cinder on the way to the Piton de la Fournaise. The Mars-like plain crossed by an old track lies between craters high in the caldera.

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Weather forecast - Plaine des Sables

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Plaine des Sables.

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6°C

Clear Sky

68% Humidity
2 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

clear sky
Today
Clear Sky
9°C
clear sky
Tomorrow
Clear Sky
7°C
light rain
Friday
Light Rain
7°C
light rain
Saturday
Light Rain
8°C
light rain
Sunday
Light Rain
8°C

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