Pic d'Anjeau, Limestone summit in Gard, France.
Pic d'Anjeau is a limestone summit reaching 864 meters in elevation, positioned at the boundary between the Hérault and Gard departments within the Massif Central range. The peak marks a natural transition zone between the rolling plateaus and valleys that characterize this region of south-central France.
The ruins of Saint-Michel Chapel on the eastern slopes show that the mountain held religious significance for people in the area. These remains indicate the peak served as a spiritual landmark for surrounding communities across generations.
Local shepherds have traditionally used the paths around Pic d'Anjeau to guide their flocks between Languedoc and Aubrac regions.
The main hiking route starts from Montdardier and covers about 14 kilometers for the round trip to reach the summit. The path passes through different elevation zones and offers several natural resting points along the way.
The Anjeau Cave lies about one kilometer southeast of the peak and is a natural cavity that can be explored without special gear. This geological feature offers a quiet retreat from the open mountainside and remains largely overlooked by most visitors.
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