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Clermont-L'Hérault

Lake Salagou – View of Lake Salagou loop from Barrage du Salagou

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France
Occitania
Lodève
Clermont-L'Hérault

Lake Salagou – View of Lake Salagou loop from Barrage du Salagou

Hard

5.0

(1)

123

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Lake Salagou – View of Lake Salagou loop from Barrage du Salagou

01:47

14.3km

240m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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88 m

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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2.88 km

great flowing gravel path. with a view of the lake.

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4.86 km

View of Lake Salagou from Bayssas

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Nice view overlooking the Salagou lake

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7.63 km

Lake Salagou

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An essential place in Hérault for outdoor sports (mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle, fishing, etc.).
Be careful in the middle of summer, prefer sporting activities early in the morning to avoid the high heat. Little shade all around the lake.

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8.16 km

Bivouac at Lake Salagou

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1000 star bivouac

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9.87 km

Lac du Salagou Trail

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The path along Lake Salagou offers breathtaking views of this unique landscape, characterized by its red earth (called "ruffes") and calm waters. Along this path, you will discover striking panoramas …

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11.3 km

View of Lake Salagou

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8

12.9 km

View of Lake Salagou

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To do absolutely!

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

3.84 km

2.04 km

987 m

932 m

712 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

2.56 km

1.76 km

1.29 km

1.09 km

314 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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