Maïdo

The Maïdo is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located above the city of Saint Paul and overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate".

Maïdo
Piton Maïdo
Highest point
Elevation2,205 m (7,234 ft)
Coordinates21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E
Naming
Language of nameFrench
Geography

The road climbing from Saint Paul to Maïdo goes through a forest of highland tamarin which is a popular area for family picnics.

Climatology

An internationally renowned climatological station, the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, has been operating there since 2012. It depends on the Observatory of atmospheric physics in Reunion Island (OPAR), University of La Reunion.[1]

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