👉 Pitons are a type of rock formation that consists of a large, flat surface that is supported by a series of smaller, more narrow slanting ridges. These ridges form in the layers of rock below the main ridge and tend to be found along the edges or sides of the larger mountain ranges. Pitons can vary greatly in height and shape, with some being as small as a few meters high and others reaching up to several kilometers in width. Pitons are often associated