Pioch Lachioux Viewpoint – Climb to the Cirque de Labeil loop from Lodève

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Pioch Lachioux Viewpoint – Climb to the Cirque de Labeil loop from Lodève

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Pioch Lachioux Viewpoint – Climb to the Cirque de Labeil loop from Lodève

02:52

39.5km

940m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.6 km for 167 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.67 km

View of Lac du Salagou and Étang de Thau

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13.8 km

View of Salagou and the sea.

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Superb view of the valley! In the distance, you can also make out the outline of the Salagou.

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16.2 km

Pioch Lachioux Viewpoint

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Reward after ascension

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17.1 km

Lerab Ling Buddhist Temple

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Exceptional site to visit if you are in the area.

lerabling.org/lang-en (for schedules and various information)

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17.4 km

Lerab Ling Buddhist Temple

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You can find details at lerabling.org

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23.1 km

Climb to the Cirque de Labeil

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the last kilometer climbs severely 🤪. 9km of climbing on good asphalt. restaurant at the top and Roquefort cheese made in the caves to discover😉

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

17.2 km

4.27 km

150 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

17.2 km

2.01 km

314 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

26°C

14°C

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Comments

October 26, 2025,Gravel 42 km - Lodève

Gravel loop No. 25 provided by rando.parc-grands-causses.fr. I've simply modified the starting and finishing points.
Some information about the route: the climb out of Lodève leads to the Grézac plateau, on a finely stony path offering beautiful scenery. We then join the D902, which winds along the Escandorgue plateau with magnificent views of the valley. Then, a pleasant, easy crossing …

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