Pic de Nore


The pic de Nore 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.

Landmarks

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.
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 is 25 km with a 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%.
The Tour de France passed over the summit for the first time on Stage 15 of the 2018 edition.