Seven Coloured Earths

Striped volcanic dunes, and a ticket that also covers the Chamarel waterfall and the tortoise park.

Entry fee: 225 adult, 75 child (non-resident)
Opening hours: 09:30 to 17:00 daily, later in the Oct-May season
Best months: Year round
Region: South
Getting there: Difficult without a car. A taxi from Case Noyale is the realistic option; agree the fare and the waiting time first.

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Ninety minutes covers the dunes, the waterfall viewpoint and the tortoise enclosure without rushing.

Nearby in the South

The largest protected forest on the island, with walks from twenty minutes to a full day.

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