Lac du Salagou
A reservoir ringed by red 'rougiers' hills, with a Mars-like landscape of red earth and blue-green water, close to the Mourèze rock formations.
Lac du Salagou was formed when a dam was built in the 1960s. Its shores are made of iron-rich red 'rougiers' mudstone, which contrasts sharply with the blue-green water. Hiking and cycling trails circle the lake, and the submerged village of Celles lies beneath it. In summer you can swim, sail and paddleboard. Nearby, the Mourèze cirque is a dolomite landscape of strange rock formations, and the two can be visited together. It is about 55 kilometers from Montpellier and requires a car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Grotte de Clamouse
- Pont du Diable (Hérault)
- Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
- Pézenas
- Cirque de Navacelles
- Étang de Thau & Bouzigues
- Mont Saint-Clair
- Sète