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Occitania
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Clermont-L'Hérault

The Red Lands of Salagou – Lake Salagou loop from Liausson

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France
Occitania
Lodève
Clermont-L'Hérault

The Red Lands of Salagou – Lake Salagou loop from Liausson

Hard

4.0

(1)

18

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The Red Lands of Salagou – Lake Salagou loop from Liausson

02:37

37.5km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

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2.02 km

Salagou Dam

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The Salagou dam is relatively recent (construction and impoundment between 1964 and 1971) and it regulates the flow of the Salagou River and creates a reservoir for irrigation. As with …

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9.02 km

Dfci Sal6

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Magnificent, fairly rolling gravel track above the lake.

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9.93 km

Le Salagou from Celles

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The passage up from Celles to the track is a little dry and stony in places.

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30.0 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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33.6 km

Lake Salagou

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The Lac du Salagou takes you into another world. Embedded by round hills and vineyards, the lake is relatively central in the Hérault department. The red earth always reminds me …

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35.2 km

Volcanic rock

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The rather rolling singles are passable in gravel with a few exceptions due to the gravel and where it will be better to carry the bike for a few meters

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37.2 km

Liausson Beach

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Magnificent spot, rideable when the lake level is low. Made of 42 mm gravel.

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37.5 km

A large number of FFC marked trails leave from here to explore the surroundings of Lake Salagou. It is an exceptional playground for mountain bikers with varied routes suitable for …

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37.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

6.98 km

3.77 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

12.9 km

9.72 km

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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