Alès is located in the Gard department, in the Occitanie region. Also known as the "capital of the Cévennes", the city of Alès offers its inhabitants a pleasant living environment hence its justified reputation as a great place to live.
Due to its location between the Mediterranean and the Cévennes, IMT Mines Alès is an ideal environment to combine studies and pleasure. Skiing at Mont-Lozère, kayaking in the Ardèche gorges, climbing the cliffs of Seynes, enjoying the beaches of the Mediterranean or even strolling through the streets of Nîmes or Montpellier, the region has no shortage of outdoor activities.