Blanche, Cascade
   Réunion

This waterfall makes 4 successive leaps down a verdant valley wall in the steep canyon of the Bras de Caverne River. French topographical maps compared with aerial photography clearly show a falls well in excess of 500 meters, our feeling is 640 meters is about accurate as the falls start at about the 840 meter contour and peter out at the 200 meter contour shortly above the point where the waters of Ravine Blanche enter the waters of the Bras de Caverne. The tallest drop alone is a clear 400 meter horsetail waterfall that stands out in stark contrast to the deep green of the jungle festooned cliff wall.

HISTORY AND NAMES

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• Also Known as: La Cascade de Ravine Blanche
• Blanche, Cascade is the Official name of this waterfall

The falls are named for the stream on which they exist.

Our thoughts

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This is one of the most famous waterfalls on Reunion Island. The falls drop down the side of the Bras de Caverne River valley in four steps. Initially, we were lead to believe the total drop of the falls was in the range of 400 meters, however, recent evidence points to just the FIRST drop being 400 meters by itself, with the total height easily breaking 600 meters (though we don't know by how much exactly). We've estimated the falls at 2100 feet tall, but there are a few blurbs circling the internet that indicate the falls may actually be in the range of 800 meters. The falls seem to be on a relatively small drainage, but during the wet season, they are quite impressive, and can be quite powerful.

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Additional Nearby Waterfalls

Name of Waterfall	Distance
Chien, Cascade du	1.98 mi / 3.16 km
Trou de Fer, Cascades de	2.85 mi / 4.57 km
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