Geography and Geology of the Languedoc:   Mountains and Gorges

the Pyrenees (  Pirenčus, Pirineus, Pyrénées) form chain across south-western Europe.   This chain stretches from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Ocean.   It forms a natural barrier between the Iberian Peninsular and the rest of Europe, providing a convenient border between sovereign states.   The chain also creates a climatic divide. Northern slopes receive abundant rainfall while the southern slopes have a steppe-like climate.

The mountains of Languedoc-Roussillon reach heights of almost 3000 metres in the Pyrenees, with the peaks of Canigou (2,784m, or 9,135ft) and Carlit (2,921m).

For more information about the Pyrenees (  Pirenčus), click here .

Peaks in the Massif Central to the North of the Languedoc exceed 1500m notably Mont Lozčre (1699m, 5,580ft) and Mont Aigoual (1565m).

The Black Mountains. Info to follow.

Other mountains and mountainous areas. More info to follow. Mt Aigoual,   Anduze,   Florac,   Ganges,   Gorge du Tarn,   Mt Lozere,   Mende,   Millau,   St Guilhem le Desert,   St Hippolyte du Fort,   St Enimie,   Sauve,   Le Vigan,

Gorges. More info to follow.

• Les Gorges de Galamus
• Gorge de Pierre Lys (near Quillan) - see 19th century illustration on the right
• Gorges de la Fou, Arles-sur-Tech. A unique 200m deep fault. Mountain pass and waterfalls.