Pic du Lizieux
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Elevation1,386 m (4,547 ft)
LocationHaute-Loire departement, France
| Pic du Lizieux | |
|---|---|
View from the southwest. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,386 m (4,547 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°03′42″N 4°11′45″E / 45.06167°N 4.19583°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Haute-Loire departement, France |
| Parent range | Meygal (Massif Central) |
The Pic du Lizieux is a summit to the east of the Meygal massif, reaching an altitude of 1,386 meters, located in the French commune of Araules, in Velay.
Geology
The mountain is a volcanic dome with a geological formation composed of phonolite.[1]
Flora
The mosaic of groves, scree slopes, and moorlands, in association with the vegetation formation of the Calamagrostis, defines an environment on the northeastern slope of Pic du Lizieux characterized by a high floristic richness, while also displaying a subalpine influence.[2]