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Clermont-L'Hérault

Salagou Valley – Salagou Dam loop from Clermont-l'Hérault

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Occitania
Lodève
Clermont-L'Hérault

Salagou Valley – Salagou Dam loop from Clermont-l'Hérault

Hard

31

riders

Salagou Valley – Salagou Dam loop from Clermont-l'Hérault

03:59

59.2km

920m

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: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.08 km

View of Lake Salagou from Liausson Church

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Very nice view of the Lac du Salagou

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2

8.23 km

Route of the Red Lands of Salagou

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A small quiet road between the hills of red land, with views of Lake Salagou

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3

17.7 km

Salagou Valley

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a real change of scenery, it feels like the far west.

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22.7 km

Merquière Pass

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Several roads converge on the Col de la Merquière, a delight for cyclists. Especially since one of them leads straight to the Salagou Valley.

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48.1 km

La Lergue

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6

50.4 km

Stream in the Red Cliffs

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7

51.3 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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53.6 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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59.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.3 km

2.24 km

1.38 km

754 m

358 m

297 m

Surfaces

56.7 km

1.34 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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