Pic de Nore
| Pic de Nore | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,211 m (3,973 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°25′28″N 2°27′46″E / 43.42444°N 2.46278°ECoordinates: 43°25′28″N 2°27′46″E / 43.42444°N 2.46278°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | France |
| Parent range | Montagne Noire |
The pic de Nore (Occitan: Nòra) at 1211 metres is the highest point in the Montagne Noire, on the border of the Aude and Tarn departments, near to the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc in southern France. The Arnette and Clamoux rivers both have their sources on the slopes.
The main feature of the summit is the 102 metre transmission tower, which broadcasts:
Since 2002 the summit is the finishing line for two timed climbs from Mazamet and Villegly (flat until Cabrespine).
The current record holder for both routes is Michel Ambrosini:
The climb from Cabrespine is 17.5 km long with a 5.2% average gradient.
The climb from Mazamet is 17 km long with a 5.7% average gradient.
The climb from Mazamet (via Pradelles) is 25 km with an 3.9% average gradient.
The climb up the slopes of Mas Cabardès, is shorter, at 15.1 km with a 6.1% average gradient but with some very difficult passages over 13%.
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