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Clermont-L'Hérault

360° view of Lake Salagou – Salagou Dam loop from Liausson

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Occitania
Lodève
Clermont-L'Hérault

360° view of Lake Salagou – Salagou Dam loop from Liausson

Hard

5.0

(2)

47

riders

360° view of Lake Salagou – Salagou Dam loop from Liausson

04:12

81.6km

1,240m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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After 5.71 km for 412 m

After 81.1 km for 594 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

366 m

360° view of Lake Salagou

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Superb view of Lake Salagou, a large dam reservoir located in the middle of the Hérault

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2

5.91 km

Located directly next to a parking lot and is also the starting point for various hikes on Komoot.

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3

17.2 km

South ascent of the Col de la Merquière

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

A gentle hill climb with beautiful views of Malavieille Castle and the valley

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19.9 km

Col de la Merquière

Mountain Pass

23.4 km

Col de Dio

Mountain Pass

6

31.7 km

Lunas

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This picturesque little village has been classified as a green station. We find traces of its existence until 909. Four hamlets were located below the castle which was destroyed during …

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7

48.6 km

Viewpoint Escandorgue

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Great panoramic road

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8

71.7 km

View of the Cliffs from the Bridge

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9

76.5 km

View of the river from the bridge

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10

79.6 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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81.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.4 km

543 m

511 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.8 km

2.69 km

1.01 km

194 m

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Highest point (820 m)

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