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Lake Salagou – Volcanic rock loop from Octon

Lake Salagou – Volcanic rock loop from Octon

Moderate

4.5

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258

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Lake Salagou – Volcanic rock loop from Octon

02:10

31.4km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.70 km

Lake Salagou

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nice restaurant - bar for a drink and an ice cream

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4.42 km

Ghost village of Celles

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Ghost village of Celles, obligatory stop during the lake tour with magnificent view. Parking for cars nearby, but opt for a short walk, it's always better...

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4.69 km

View of the abandoned village, Celles

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Charming abandoned village which is the subject of a rehabilitation project!

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4.81 km

Cébérou Trail near Celles

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very rolling, superb to do. it's like on another planet

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11.0 km

Dfci Sal6

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Magnificent, fairly rolling gravel track above the lake.

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18.0 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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23.6 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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25.3 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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31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

9.39 km

3.14 km

1.33 km

313 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

7.19 km

6.81 km

1.46 km

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Lake Salagou – Volcanic rock loop from Octon

Lake Salagou

Ghost village of Celles

View of the abandoned village, Celles

Cébérou Trail near Celles

Dfci Sal6

Salagou Dam

Volcanic rock

Lake Salagou

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