Mont Aigoual

Mont Aigoual
East face of Mont Aigoual
Highest point
Elevation1,567 m (5,141 ft)
Prominence730 m (2,400 ft)
Coordinates44°07′22″N 3°34′30″E / 44.12278°N 3.57500°E / 44.12278; 3.57500
Geography
Map
Location France
Parent rangeMassif Central
The weather observatory

Mont Aigoual (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃ ɛɡwal]; Occitan: Mont Augal, elevation 1567m / 5141 ft) is the highest point of the Gard department, France. It is part of the Massif Central, and it is located within the Cévennes National Park. Its southern slopes are the source of the river Hérault flowing into the Mediterranean.

When the sky is clear, it is possible to see the Mediterranean Sea, the Pyrenees, and also the Alps and Mont Blanc in particular. The summit is accessible by car from a variety of converging surfaced approaches.