The Sargels residual mound
According to legend, the mound is referred to as “the tomb of the giant”. The Sargel mound which culminates at 761 m above sea level, offers breathtaking views over Lévézou, the causse of the western Larzac and the Merdelou peak.
Description provided by PNR Grands Causses.
When to go
Occasional snow in midwinter Highest point: 761 m.
Trail usable all year round in normal conditions. Check after a snowfall between December and February.
Best season: March to November.
Getting there by train
The start of the trail can be reached on foot from the station, without a car.
- Saint-Rome-de-Cernon station · 1 min walk (walking time measured on the IGN footpath network)
Travel time from the main stations
- Toulouse Matabiau 3h29 by train
- Montpellier Saint-Roch 2h26 by train
- Nîmes 2h59 by train
- Perpignan 3h01 by train
- Béziers 1h34 by train
- Carcassonne 2h45 by train
Indicative times from SNCF GTFS data. Actual times, there and back, are worked out on the interactive map.
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Data source
Data produced by PNR Grands Causses, updated on 8 July 2026
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