Pioch Launet - Seranne, Mountain summit in Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Pioch Launet-Seranne reaches 726 meters in elevation and marks the southern boundary of the Causse du Larzac limestone massif in Hérault department.
The summit has functioned as a strategic observation point throughout centuries, offering clear views from the Cévennes mountains to the Mediterranean coastline.
Local shepherds have traditionally used the paths around Pioch Launet-Seranne for seasonal livestock movement between the valleys of Vis and Buèges.
Hikers can access the summit through marked trails from Les Lavagnes hamlet, with the ascent taking approximately two hours over a distance of 15 kilometers.
The summit contains specific geological formations that separate two distinct valleys while providing habitats for Mediterranean mountain flora species.
Elevation above the sea: 726 m
GPS coordinates: 43.78491,3.53099
Latest update: June 22, 2025 09:32
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