Mont Mézenc
Mont Mézenc
2.0km
Total Distance
224m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
A 2 km climb of about 225 m from the Ardeche side below the Croix de Peccata to the twin summits of Mont Mezenc, at 1,744 and 1,753 m the high point of the Ardeche and Haute-Loire. The phonolite volcano gives a 360 degree view over much of south-east France, from the Alps to the Massif Central, and down to the volcanic needle of the Gerbier de Jonc. The Croix de Peccata car park at 1,569 m is the usual start.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Table d'orientationat the start · Viewpoint
- 2Viewpoint · 1.7km
- 3Viewpointat the end
- Parking
- 10m from the start
- Path grade (SAC)
- T2
- Surface
- gravel
