Signal de Ventalon, Mountain summit in Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue, France.
Signal de Ventalon reaches an elevation of 1350 meters and features a radio antenna at its highest point in the eastern section of Bougès Mountain.
The summit has served as a critical geographical point in the Cévennes surveillance network, facilitating communication between valleys throughout centuries.
Local hikers gather at Signal de Ventalon each year to celebrate the summer solstice according to Cévennes traditions.
The hiking trail from Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue extends 18.5 kilometers with an elevation gain of 900 meters, requiring approximately 6 hours to complete.
From the peak, visitors observe the Cévennes, Hérault Piedmont, Mediterranean coast, and Mont Ventoux during clear weather conditions.
Location: Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue
Elevation above the sea: 1,350 m
GPS coordinates: 44.31210,3.81449
Latest update: June 10, 2025 12:49
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