Mont Gargan, Mountain summit in Haute-Vienne, France
Mont Gargan rises 731 meters above sea level on the southeastern edge of Haute-Vienne, featuring heather moors, peat bogs, and ancient beech trees.
The mountain served as a strategic location during World War II, where resistance fighters led by Georges Guingouin engaged in battles against German forces in 1944.
The Notre-Dame de Bon Secours chapel, constructed between 1868 and 1871 with local community support, stands at the summit as a testament to regional religious heritage.
A 2.2-kilometer marked trail guides visitors through the site's features, starting from the beech tree alley and leading to orientation tables at the summit.
From the mountain's observation point, visitors can see the Millevaches plateau, Monédières massif, and distant peaks of the Monts d'Auvergne range.
Location: Haute-Vienne
Elevation above the sea: 731 m
Part of: Plateau de Millevaches
GPS coordinates: 45.62011,1.64796
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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