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Lake Salagou – The Red Lands of Salagou loop from Lodève

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Lake Salagou – The Red Lands of Salagou loop from Lodève

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Lake Salagou – The Red Lands of Salagou loop from Lodève

02:49

41.8km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 km

Abandoned Village of Celles

Highlight • Settlement

Abandoned village with the filling of the dam at the origin of Lake Salagou. But in the end, the level of the lake stopped at the banks of Celles and …

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12.7 km

Lieurede - The Mas of Riri

Highlight • Cafe

I can highly recommend Mas Riri. There is a small map with specialties of the region. In addition a great view over the Lac Salagou Optimal at lunchtime during a hike or a bike tour around the Lac spend.
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13.3 km

Lake Salagou

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Located in the heart of Hérault, Lake Salagou transports you to Mars. The ocher color of these lands is unlike any other. The contrast of the water and the landscapes is sublime. It is the largest lake in the department.

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15.6 km

The Red Lands of Salagou

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This beautiful gravel path winds through the red earth of Lac du Salagou.

It is the iron oxide present in the rock that gives clay and sandstone this particular red color.

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16.0 km

Beach with refreshment bar

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6

16.5 km

End of the old road

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Magnificent view with this destroyed road which previously connected the two edges of the lake.

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41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

1.21 km

608 m

467 m

308 m

216 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

3.52 km

1.38 km

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Lowest point (120 m)

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