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Mont Saint-Loup
Mountain biking
4.9
(86)
Road cycling
5.0
(17)
Cycling
5.0
(4)
Hiking
5.0
(4)
Running
5.0
(3)
Gravel riding
(1)
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June 23, 2021
Mountain biking
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September 12, 2024
Mountain biking
Located on the southern coast of France near the town of Agde, Mont Saint-Loup is an extinct volcano that is now considered one of the most striking natural landmarks in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.
Not only does the mountain offer spectacular views over the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding countryside, it is also of great geological and historical importance.
•September 12, 2024
Mountain biking
Mont Saint-Loup is the last offshoot of the Monts d'Agde volcanic massif and was formed around 750,000 years ago during the Pleistocene era.
The volcano is part of a chain of volcanoes that stretch along the southern French coast. Its distinctive conical silhouette and the dark basalt rocks that form the majority of its structure are characteristic of its volcanic origin.
The geological structure and composition of Mont Saint-Loup provide insight into the region's volcanic activity and its impact on the landscape.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Mont Saint-Loup
4.7
(22)
48
riders
33.5km
02:10
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
10
riders
15.7km
01:01
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride.
5.0
(4)
10
riders
22.6km
01:34
160m
160m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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Elevation 100 m
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