Pic de Nore
The pic de Nore (Occitan: Nòra) at 1,211 metres (3,973 ft) 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.
| 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 |
| Geography | |
| Location | France |
| Parent range | Montagne Noire |
Landmarks
The main feature of the summit is the 102 metre transmission tower, which broadcasts:
- FM : 4 transmitters at 80 kW PAR.
- Analogue TV: 1 transmitter in VHF at 100 kW PAR / 2 transmitters in UHF at 56 kW PAR / 3 transmitters in UHF at 160 kW PAR / 1 transmitter in UHF at 205 kW PAR.
- Digital TV: 5 transmitters in UHF at 8 kW PAR.
Cycling
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:[1]
- Mazamet (via Pradelles): 52'30 "(28.57 km/h)
- Cabrespine: 40'52 "(25.69 km/h)
The climb from Cabrespine is 17.5 km long with a 5.2% average gradient.[2]
The climb from Mazamet is 17 km long with a 5.7% average gradient.[3]
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[4] on Stage 15 of the 2018 tour.
References
- "Le Tarn Libre, Le Journal du Tarn - Records Michel Ambrosini". Archived from the original on 2009-07-20. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- voir Profil versant Cabrespine
- "voir Profil versant Mazamet (le Triby)". Archived from the original on 2009-07-20. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- Le Tour de France passera par le Pic de Nore