Cascade Blanche
Waterfall on Réunion
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The Cascade Blanche (or Cascade de Ravine Blanche) is a waterfall on the island of Réunion, overseas department French in the southwest Indian Ocean.[1]
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| Location | Bras-Panon, Réunion |
| Coordinates | 21°20′13″S 55°27′37″E |
| Elevation | 839 m (2,753 ft) |
| Total height | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Watercourse | Ravine Blanche |
Description
Formed by the Ravine Blanche, a tributary of the Rivière du Mât, the waterfall is located on the territory of the commune of Bras-Panon but is nevertheless often associated with Salazie, being especially visible from the Route de Salazie. It is also located in the Parc national de La Réunion.
Cascade Blanche has a height of 640 m (2,100 ft), making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the world and the third highest in France and the French territories.[2] The waterfall is divided into three sections, the largest measuring 400 m (1,300 ft).[3] It is possible to practice canyonism in the waterfall.[4]