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Removes volcanic rock and slag. Highly abrasive to fabric, can cut lines during take-off. Pre-flight checks must be impeccable and you must be able to give up.
No official landings and no "cows" possible.
Site flying: A magnificent setting for an early morning flight. When the weather's right, you've got to go for it. Wind or clouds can arrive quickly. Do a weather check on upper wind layers and cloud conditions.
In the background, the cirque de Cilaos. A magical sight. Landing at Saint Leu is possible for the experienced pilot. You'll need a good knowledge of rampart flying.
BPC LEVEL
No take-off possible if windy.
Conditions are ideal when there is no wind.
Map 4405 RT.
Go to Cilaos, then up the road above the thermal baths to Roche Merveilleuse. Continue to "Le Bloc" at the start of the GR. Allow 3 hrs walk to the gite, then 2 hrs to the summit, 1800 m D+ between the road and the Piton...
NO LANDING
Altitude 3034m
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