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Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob

Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob

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Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob is a mountain pass and vista point overlooking Enclos Fouqué, the last caldera formed by Piton de la Fournaise, the active volcano on the eastern side of Réunion island (a French department) in the Indian Ocean.

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It is named after Guillaume Léonard de Bellecombe, governor of La Réunion during the 18th century, and Jacob, the slave that actually discovered the pass.

Location

The parking lot at Pas de Bellecombe.

The Pas de Bellecombe is situated over the caldera rim cliffs, at a 2311 m elevation, and offers a good point of view over the northeast part of the caldera, including a small crater called Formica Leo.

Climate

More information Climate data for Bellecombe-Jacob, Réunion (1991-2020 normals, extremes 1968–present), Month ...
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References

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    "BELLECOMBE−JACOB (974)" (PDF). Météo-France. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
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    "BELLECOMBE−JACOB (974)" (PDF). Météo-France. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
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