www.cartedelareunion.fr · Official Tourism
Official Réunion tourism listing for La Cheminée / Cap Homard with parking and depth.
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La Cheminée
La Cheminée is a west-coast chimney dive at Cap Homard on Réunion.
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La Cheminée is a Cap Homard shore dive with a chimney-and-arch profile, public parking nearby, and a route that benefits from calm tides.
About La Cheminée
La Cheminée is a west-coast Réunion dive at Cap Homard, where a basalt chimney drops through an arch into a faulted rocky route. The dive is about shape, light, and a tight line rather than long swim distances, so it rewards steady buoyancy and unhurried pacing. It suits divers comfortable with mid-depth terrain and a protected, cave-like profile. Plan it for calmer tide windows and treat the site with care.
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Research Estimate At La Cheminée
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is La Cheminée?
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La Cheminée Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 22m
Depth Note
The site is commonly described in the 15-22 m range, with the chimney and arch forming the main route.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm tide and weather windows usually the easiest to plan.
Typical Conditions
Usually excellent visibility, with currents sometimes present and calmer windows around low tide.
Safety & Access At La Cheminée
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes an overhead passage (chimney/arch); appropriate training and buoyancy control are important.
Access Restrictions
Shore access from Cap Homard parking is the practical default; tide and current matter, so a calm-day plan is best.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as protected and follow local conservation rules; avoid touching the rock or marine life.
Local Intel For La Cheminée
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A dive featuring a vertical chimney down to an arch, with faults to explore and nearby sand-and-rock terrain.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the useful route starts below the easy entry zone and narrows through the chimney.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site because the interesting terrain begins at diving depth.
La Cheminée Dive Conditions Planner
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Dive Spot Log Averages At La Cheminée
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Avg. Visibility20m
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La Cheminée Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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La Cheminée Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.dodopalme.com · Dive Blog
Published Jun 23, 2023Describes the site, current behavior, visibility, and common marine life.
www.reunion.fr · Official Guide
Official topo guide listing La Cheminée depth band and level recommendation.
www.bleumarineplongee.re · Operator
Local dive-center site listing Cap Homard with depth, reef structure, and fauna.
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