The chalky upland of Sault was named after the Latin word saltus, forest, since the whole district of the Pays de Sault is rich in forests. The average altitude of the upland is around 800-900 metres. Forestry and agriculture are the main activities. The meat of the Gascon cattle breed and the mountain potatoes are valuable products of this territory. An important agricultural show takes place in Espezel every year at the end of October.