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The Red Lands of Salagou – Lake Salagou loop from Octon

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The Red Lands of Salagou – Lake Salagou loop from Octon

Moderate

4.0

(2)

40

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The Red Lands of Salagou – Lake Salagou loop from Octon

01:49

28.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.02 km

The Red Lands of Salagou

Highlight • Natural

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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2

3.29 km

Route of the Red Lands of Salagou

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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3

8.33 km

View of Lake Salagou from Liausson Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of the Lac du Salagou

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4

11.0 km

Liausson Beach

Highlight • Other

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

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5

13.6 km

Bike path

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A beautiful cycle path to avoid the main road between Les Cibières and the Hameau des Bories.

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6

21.7 km

Lake Salagou

Highlight • Lake

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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7

24.4 km

In the red landscapes at Lake Salagou

Highlight • Other

8

25.5 km

Gué

Highlight • Other

Be careful during floods.

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B

28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

975 m

342 m

312 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

3.45 km

699 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 2 November

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