lac de salagou

Wonderful lake near Clermont L'Herault that covers everything bar boats with motors or jet ski. See plenty of people fishing both from boats and from side of lake, camping out for the night as well. On the lake is windsurfers, kite surfing, swimming, local boat lessons, pedalos and equipment hire in summer. Out if the water, loads of walking and mountain bike circuits from easy trips beside the lake to full blown 'black' rated routes around the lake and local area.It has various beach areas around the lake, it's not sand though so some sort of footwear preferred, plenty picnic areas etc and you can easily spend the day here.Well worth a visit, sport or just relaxing.

A friend and I spent the afternoon at the Lac. We parked at the Presqu'ile and and took a walk around. For swimming, the water temperature in September was quite warm. Bring suitable footwear since the volcanic soil is coarse and sharp.

Two days ago I was sitting with my cousin, my french friend and my great-cousin on the shores of this incredible lake - perfect peace, stunning location with a spiritual vibe. Silent almost with the exception of one or two boats on the lake. a dream-like place which I will visit again - so if you are in the area take a picnic, a chair or two, swimsuits and just relax in this magical place

This is fine for families who want to to sit and play on the grass by a lake. Yes there were lots of colours but there were lots of big ants too! The activities included wind surfing, boating, kite surfing etc. Families had also brought fishing nets to pond dip. Don't forget to wear water shoes since the terrain is rough to get into and around the water's edge. There are quite a lot of picnic tables but these are taken early on, as are the trees for the shade. A pleasant way to spend a few hours but it's just another lake!

Visited on a warm sunny day in Spring. The reservoir was low and much of the iron rich reservoir bottom was visible contrasting brightly with the new growth of the deciduous and darkness of the evergreens, and the clear blue of the sky reflecting onto the reservoir. Whether you have come to participate in waters sports at the east end of the reservoir near Clermont l'Herault, fancy a bit of off roading in your hire car at the north of the lake (not somewhere you would take a campervan) or want the peace of the outdoors at the bottom west, there is a place for you somewhere on the lake. We barbequed in a cove at the bottom west of the lake and were startled by a passing water snake (or maybe we startled it). Watching the sun go down over the lake was special.

a reservoir is not always beautiful, but the Lac de Salagou is. Lovely beaches, impressive rock formations, a splendid vegetation - worth a visit and worth spending a day there.

This lake is a great day out for the family when visiting the region. It is blessed with some lovely scenery from almost every angle. There are numerous areas which you can set up camp for the day at different points around the lake. There are different activities available including mountain bike hire, various types of water craft, archery and a giant inflatable assault course. If you don't wish to participate, or be near these activities then the lake is big enough to get away from the crowds. The lake has very gently sloping shorelines which are pefect for kids to swim and play. The beach area is hard ground and gravel like texture underfoot and suitable aqua shoe are recommended. There are no sunbeds or parasols to hire so you need to take our own equipment. The French families are highly organised in this regard and the trees offering shade are claimed very early in the day. Places to eat, drink or visit the loo are thin on the ground and expensive. We had a great day out here. Go and enjoy it but make sure you pack everything you need to maximise your enjoyment.

Lake swimming in the UK often means muddy banks - not here. Fine gravel gives near-sandy beaches, almost complete privacy, and fresh cool water. We saw, but didn't try out, plenty water sports: it was enough to picnic by the trees, where we could hear (but not see) the families on the little beaches either side of "our" trees. Just right for the whole family, three generations of us.One tip - there's nowhere to eat by the lake, but stop off in Salasc for some excellent ice-creams.

Salagou is just a must do if you are in the region. Just don t go where tourists are, and avoid the local tourist shops, eateries and rental places and you ll find a great wild open ready for you to explore. Ha, but be careful, the wind is really strong at times.

We went to the Salagou from Pezenas, with our 1yo toddler.We rented some bikes from Ozone, who were very good at providing everything we needed, and made sure we were ready to hit the track.We stopped en route for a picnic and a swim, and then when back, spent more time playing in the water with baby.Overall, couldn't have spent a better day out.

Spent a relaxing afternoon by the lake. Clean, good swimming and plenty of water sports. Parking could be a little better but this is generally a place for a good day out particularly with children.

It was interesting for a brief trip but, given that it features quite heavily in 'things to do' we were a little disappointed. Not particularly attractive and/or able to occupy us for even a half day

if you want a fabulous restaurant - visit La Reserve in the village of Cartels on the Lodeve side of the lake. It used to be a transport café but has been completely transformed - the interior is very chic but for a truly magical setting eat outside on the Terrace. The food, wine and staff are fabulous. We have been going here for about 2 years whilst on holiday and it is consistently lovely.

We drove out to this beautiful man-made lake,only to find the Auberge du Lac was closed for lunch so we continued past Octon and happened upon the Mas Riri (also offers camping on the shores of the lake). We enjoyed a wonderful lunch in the local style on the edge of the lake with extensive views, and would definitely recommend this as a lunchtime stop.

This lake is in a lovely setting and is a camper/outdoors person's haven. Campers and cars are parked up all around it, but because it's rather large it's not at all busy (not during my visit on a Sunday in May anyway).As other reviewers have stated - there's lots to do here. You can take a picnic and your swimming costume to relax, absorb some sun and enjoy the surrounds. Or, if you're wanting to exert some energy, you can take part in activities on the lake or you can walk or cycle around.I opted for the 27km bike ride (number 1) that goes right around the lake. Having completed it (just about) I wish to offer some words of warning. I chose this option having seen a poster with some details of the route in Clermont l'Hérault. I thought it was going to be a jolly cycle around the lake. But noooo - not for a novice. it's primarily up, over, down, up, up, up, down, down, round, up, up, down (many, many lumpy mounds). You also go through some water (several times). It started off rather fun (even the hair raising descents) but with the sun beating down it soon became a bit of a challenge. Signposting (as always) lets you down on occasions and more in depth info on the topography of the route would have been insightful before departure. The 27km ended up feeling more like 40km. If you're up for the challenge still but haven't had much time on the saddle - I urge you to buy/wear some padded cycle pants. For beginners my advice is -go to the tourist office to find out if there are any routes suitable for you and/or the family. Additionally - after the first couple of easy km, I noticed that most cyclists were wearing helmets. I stupidly figured they were being overly cautious. They weren't. There are a lot of stones/boulders and slippery hills to manoeuver your way up/down/around, so a hat is a very sensible option.It's difficult to find places to hide in the shade when it gets hot so make sure you take sunscreen/hat/lots of water. There are a couple of places you can buy drinks in season but if you're walking or cycling you could find yourself some way from them and in desperate need of liquidsDefinitely worth a visit anyway - regardless of what you choose to do.