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Grand Bénare

Coordinates: 21°06′58″S 55°25′22″E / 21.11611°S 55.42278°E / -21.11611; 55.42278
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Grand Bénare
Grand Bénare seen from Mafate with the hamlet of Marla in the foreground
Highest point
Elevation2,898 m (9,508 ft)
Coordinates21°06′58″S 55°25′22″E / 21.11611°S 55.42278°E / -21.11611; 55.42278
Naming
Language of nameFrench
Geography
Grand Bénare is located in Réunion
Grand Bénare
Grand Bénare
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Maïdo

The Grand Bénare is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located in the western part of the island, overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate" and "Cirque de Cilaos". It is the third highest peak on the island, after the Piton des Neiges and the Gros Morne.

It is most often accessed by hike from the Maido in the heights of Saint Paul.