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    Mountain biking through the vineyards of Mas de Daumas Gassac Photo: Régis Domergue, Hérault Tourisme

Mountain bike trails in the Hérault

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Whether on the coast, in the garrigue, among the vineyards, in the gorges or on the causse, you'll find a mountain bike to suit your taste in the Hérault.

All the mountain bike routes in the Hérault are suggested by our community of enthusiasts, who know the terrain inside out. This travel guide gives you some great suggestions for mountain biking in the area.

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The most beautiful mountain biking trails in Hérault

Mountain Biking · Hérault
Lac du Salagou - Mountain bike and FC area
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
26.6 km
5:00 h
254 m
254 m
The most famous mountain bike ride in the Hérault. Ideal for electric mountain bikes, this is the route of choice for epicurean mountain bikers.
CRTL Occitanie
Route n°11 Cébazan les Capitelles - VTT site in the Saint-Chinian area
Mountain Biking · Hérault
Route n°11 Cébazan les Capitelles - Mountain biking in the Saint-Chinian area
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
20.7 km
2:00 h
352 m
360 m
A great mountain bike discovery trail with some beautiful capitelles very close to the route.Limestone landscape and beautiful views.
OT du Canal du Midi au Saint-Chinian
The Col de la Croix de Fer
Mountain Biking · Hérault
The Col de la Croix de Fer - ESPACE VTT-FFC VALLÉE DE L'HÉRAULT
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
21.5 km
2:25 h
549 m
549 m
This sporty mountain bike route takes you to the mounts of Saint Guilhem le Désert, the jewel in the crown of the Grand Site's natural areas.
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert - Vallée de l'Hérault
SOUTHERN LARZAC CIRCUIT - ESPACE VTT-FFC LODÉVOIS ET LARZAC
Mountain Biking · Hérault
SOUTH OF LARZAC CIRCUIT - ESPACE VTT-FFC LODÉVOIS ET LARZAC
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
18.3 km
2:00 h
181 m
155 m
A track and trail offering sweeping views of Couvertoirade and Roc Castel, in the spirit of Larzac. On the route of the Grande Traversée du Massif Central by mountain bike. Technical sections on the way back from the Templar town of la Couvertoirade.
Office de Tourisme Lodévois et Larzac
Black circuit 1 - Espace VTT-FFC Salvetat / haut Languedoc
Mountain Biking · Hérault
Black circuit 1 - Espace VTT-FFC Salvetat / haut Languedoc
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
32.2 km
3:20 h
587 m
587 m
This demanding route alternates between forest and ridge sections, offering exceptional panoramic views over the Jaur valley, before returning to Lac de Vésoles via the Fontfroide wind turbines.
Hérault Tourisme
THE BARBARIAN MEGALITHS TOUR
Mountain Biking · Hérault
LES MÉGALITHES BARBARES TOUR - GRAND ORB EN HAUT LANGUEDOC MOUNTAIN BIKE SITE
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
31.9 km
4:10 h
1,021 m
1,021 m
A seemingly tranquil route that becomes more demanding, both physically and technically, as we progress, and then the climax on the downhill sections.
Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc
The balconies of Corneilhan
Mountain Biking · Béziers Méditerranée
LES BALCONS DE CORNEILHAN CIRCUIT - ESPACE VTT-FFC BÉZIERS MÉDITERRANÉE
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
18.5 km
2:00 h
196 m
196 m
At the top of the belvedere, you can admire this ancient fortified village, which retains many vestiges of its distant past. Along the way, you'll come across Montpellier rockroses, wild asparagus, thyme and rosemary.
Office de Tourisme Béziers Méditerranée
MONS - BARDOU CIRCUIT
Mountain Biking · Hérault
MONS - BARDOU CIRCUIT - CAROUX EN HAUT LANGUEDOC MOUNTAIN BIKE SITE
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
16.2 km
2:30 h
660 m
660 m
Circuit 8 'Mons-Bardou' on the VTT-FFC Caroux en Haut Languedoc website is a highly technical route. Reserved for experienced riders, it offers a magnificent descent of the Col de Bardou on a rugged trail. A real gem for fans of tough enduro mountain biking!
Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc
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Forecast for Hérault

All the conditions for year-round mountain biking

The region stretches from the Massif Central to the Mediterranean, offering a wonderful diversity of landscapes. Not to mention a climate that's perfect for riding in all seasons...

Among the must-see sites: the majestic cirque de Navacelles, the Pic Saint-Loup (well known to the people of Montpellier), the beautiful village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert in the Hérault valley or, of course, the Salagou lake and its red rock, a well-known spot for mountain bikers.

There's something for everyone, depending on their level of ability and what they're looking for, with routes leading through wooded massifs, rolling vineyards, plains and mountains... Take your pick and let us guide you!

Hérault
Sightseeing highlight Grand Site du Salagou
Hérault
Sightseeing highlight Pic Saint-Loup
Hérault
Sightseeing highlight Cirque de Navacelles
Sète Agglopôle Méditerranée
Sightseeing highlight La Lagune de Thau

A wide choice of mountain bike trails in Hérault

Numerous FFC-approved mountain-biking areas allow you to discover the extraordinary diversity of the Hérault countryside, thanks to almost 200 itineraries and more than 3,000 kilometres of trails.

The inland routes in the mid-range mountains are sporty and rocky, the Salagou mountain bike trails are great fun, and those in the Hérault Valley are full of the scent of the garrigue...

There's a mountain bike trail for everyone, to suit all abilities and tastes.

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    Salagou en Languedoc - Site VTT-FFC
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    Salvetat en Haut-Languedoc - Site VTT-FFC
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    Pays de Lunel - Site VTT-FFC
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    Béziers Méditerranée - Site VTT-FFC

Grandes Traversées VTT in Hérault

Mountain bike touring in the Hérault is a guarantee of a constantly changing environment, the ideal way to cover long distances in just a few days and immerse yourself in nature. With a VTTAE, luggage transport and advice from our Accueil Vélo professionals, it's easy!

The Grande Traversée de l'Hérault on the Passa Meridia is a great way to discover the beauty and diversity of the Hérault countryside, from the Vidourle to the Haut Languedoc.

The Hérault is also the culmination of the Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTTfrom Larzac to the Mediterranean!

  • Long-Distance Mountain Biking · France
    The Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (or GTMC)
La Grande-Traversée du Massif Central à VTT
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Autour du Vidourle by Luc
February 24, 2024 · Community
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April 21, 2023 · Community
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Villemoustaussou / Couchons le haut by Marie
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