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Vallée aux Mérous
A deep Réunion dive with gorgonians and dense fish life.
Vallée aux Mérous sits on Réunion's west coast and combines an exposed descent with a fish-rich rocky profile that suits confident scuba divers.
About Vallée aux Mérous
Vallée aux Mérous is a deep west-coast Réunion dive with an exposed blue-water approach, a sandy bottom, and a gorgonian-lined rift. Groupers, pufferfish, clownfish, and other reef fish make the site lively, but current and depth keep it in the more serious category. It is a better fit for experienced scuba divers than for casual lagoon outings.
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Research Estimate At Vallée aux Mérous
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Vallée aux Mérous?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Vallée aux Mérous Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
40m - 48m
Depth Note
The site is marked around 40 m, with a rift dropping to roughly 48 m.
Best Season
Late austral spring through autumn, with the calmer November-to-May window usually the most workable.
Typical Conditions
Open-water, deep, and current-sensitive. Best on calm days with good visibility.
Safety & Access At Vallée aux Mérous
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Deep profile and current sensitivity make this a dive for staying within certification limits and local guidance.
Access Restrictions
Deep profile; PE40-equivalent certification or higher is the sensible baseline for organized dives.
Legal Notes
Inside La Réunion's natural marine reserve, so protected-zone rules apply.
Local Intel For Vallée aux Mérous
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A blue-water descent reaches a sandy bottom and then a deep rift lined with gorgonians.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the depth and current make it a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a normal snorkel site; only the shallowest surface layer would ever be relevant.
Wildlife at Vallée aux Mérous
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Vallée aux Mérous
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Vallée aux Mérous
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
