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The Fairy Stretcher – Volcanic rock loop from Castelnau-de-Guers

The Fairy Stretcher – Volcanic rock loop from Castelnau-de-Guers

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The Fairy Stretcher – Volcanic rock loop from Castelnau-de-Guers

07:40

111km

1,290m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.50 km

The Fairy Stretcher

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The Fairy Clothesline is a limestone formation dating back to the early Tertiary period, approximately 50 million years ago.

Human imagination has given rise to a legend: fairies used to …

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15.5 km

Bessilles

Forest

22.4 km

Table d'orientation

Viewpoint

55.2 km

Col de la Lie

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A tiny pass lost between pebbles

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62.3 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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64.9 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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66.8 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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67.1 km

Start of the FFC mountain bike trails at Lac du Salagou

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A large number of FFC marked trails leave from here to explore the surroundings of Lake Salagou. It is an exceptional playground for mountain bikers with varied routes suitable for …

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71.7 km

This beautiful town was once called Clermont-Lodève. In 1667, Colbert encouraged the prosperity of the cloth industry of Clermont-l'Hérault. This activity greatly contributed to the growth of the city. The proximity of the waters of the Dourbie made this possible.

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111 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.2 km

48.5 km

3.90 km

3.49 km

2.60 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

37.4 km

24.9 km

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 26 June

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The Fairy Stretcher – Volcanic rock loop from Castelnau-de-Guers

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111km

1,290m

The Fairy Stretcher – Volcanic rock loop from Castelnau-de-Guers

The Fairy Stretcher

Col de la Lie

Salagou MTB Tour

Lake Salagou

Volcanic rock

Liausson Beach

Start of the FFC mountain bike trails at Lac du Salagou

Clermont-l'Hérault

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