Mont Aigoual

Mont Aigoual
East face of Mont Aigoual
Highest point
Elevation	1,567 m (5,141 ft)
Prominence	730 m (2,400 ft)
Coordinates	44°07′22″N 3°34′30″E / 44.12278°N 3.57500°E / 44.12278; 3.57500
Geography
Location	France
Parent range	Massif Central

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.