Lac du Salagou celebrations
Special events between April and September at Lac du SalagouLac du Salagou is a man-made lake situated between Clermont l'Hérault and Bédarieux and is the largest artificial lake in the Languedoc-Rousillon region.
Constructed exactly 40 years ago to be used for irrigation purposes and as a buffer for drinking water supply (fire-fighting planes (Canadairs) fill up in this lake in case of serious fires in the region), the lake has become a unique and important tourist destination. To make way for the lake in the Salagou valley, years of preparatory work were required. Now occupying 750 hectares with a shoreline of 28 kilometres, the lake, excluding the shorelines, varies in depth from 4m to 45m – there are three drowned villages below the water. The water temperature varies between 5⁰C in winter to 28⁰C during the summer months.
Each year, the shores and surrounding countryside are host to thousands of tourists. Attractions include superb Mountain Bike Trials, horse riding courses, plenty of space for ramblers, fishing, windsurfing, sailing and swimming from the many pebble lakeside banks,
The region is holding many special events between April and September to celebrate this important tourist attraction. Visit the Vivre l'Hérault website for more information of the events.
Constructed exactly 40 years ago to be used for irrigation purposes and as a buffer for drinking water supply (fire-fighting planes (Canadairs) fill up in this lake in case of serious fires in the region), the lake has become a unique and important tourist destination. To make way for the lake in the Salagou valley, years of preparatory work were required. Now occupying 750 hectares with a shoreline of 28 kilometres, the lake, excluding the shorelines, varies in depth from 4m to 45m – there are three drowned villages below the water. The water temperature varies between 5⁰C in winter to 28⁰C during the summer months.
Each year, the shores and surrounding countryside are host to thousands of tourists. Attractions include superb Mountain Bike Trials, horse riding courses, plenty of space for ramblers, fishing, windsurfing, sailing and swimming from the many pebble lakeside banks,
The region is holding many special events between April and September to celebrate this important tourist attraction. Visit the Vivre l'Hérault website for more information of the events.
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