MOUNT AIGOUAL
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A mountain in the southern Massif Central, the highest point in the Gard and the second highest in Lozère, ideal for hiking.
Mount Aigoual, located in the southern Massif Central on the border of the Gard and Lozère departments, is the highest point in the Gard department and the second-highest peak in Lozère and the Cévennes, with an altitude of 1,567 meters. In all seasons, many visitors flock to its summit to admire the remarkable panoramic views. It's worth noting that the summit is generally snow-covered from mid-November to April, with the possible persistence of névés on the north face until June. This is the place to ski in the Gard! Mont Aigoual is distinguished by its exceptional panorama, its special climate, and its renowned meteorological observatory, considered to be the highest point on Mont Aigoual. In the 18th century, the mountain's landscape was once covered with forests, then forests and good pastures. However, in the 19th century, the brutal degradation of the forest and soils, caused by over-exploitation, led to catastrophic floods in 1844, 1856, 1861 and 1868 in particular. It was at this time that Mont Aigoual was the site of the first major anti-erosion reforestation operation in France, involving the creation of a protective forest on soils eroded by deforestation and overgrazing, with the support of the first scientific foundations of phytosociology and pedology. In addition to its ecological importance, Mont Aigoual has historical significance as a place associated with the Camisards and maquisards, and has inspired a number of writers.
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Free access all year round. Snow equipment for vehicles recommended in winter.
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