The Béals trail

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Set off to explore the village of Salasc, for a refreshing break, and its partly shaded hills, which offer views of the surrounding area and the Salagou valley. The Béals are irrigation channels that have long watered the gardens and are still used today in Salasc.

This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.85 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 653 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 669 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,322 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 617 ft
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Around the church in Salasc
view of the village and the valley

Description of the walk

Start from the school car park.

(S/E) Walk along the back of the school and cross the Jardin de la Vierge (former cemetery). Take the alleyway on the left, walk round the church and cross the square. Opposite the town hall, take the alleyway and join the main road. Follow it to the right for a few metres.

(1) Turn left into an alleyway that leads onto a path. Discover the gardens fed by the Béals. Return to the road and follow the signs for Bédarieux for a few metres.

(2) Take the footpath on the left, cross the Frille stream and follow this track, which after about a hundred metres begins to climb. Walk uphill at your own pace and enjoy the views.

(3) At the junction with a track, turn left and continue climbing. Before you reach the road, follow the path on the left which runs alongside a fence.

(4) On your left, go through the gate (remember to close it behind you) to find the path and the descent towards the village, whilst enjoying the panoramic views and the shade.

(5) At the foot of the village, discover the small waterfall on the Frille stream and its refreshing water source. Continue by crossing the stream and head up to the right towards the school to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 679 ft - School car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.21 - alt. 656 ft - Alleyway on the left
  3. 2 : mi 0.34 - alt. 623 ft - Path on the left
  4. 3 : mi 1.2 - alt. 1,234 ft - Path on the left
  5. 4 : mi 1.78 - alt. 1,273 ft - Barrier
  6. 5 : mi 2.76 - alt. 646 ft - Ford
  7. S/E : mi 2.85 - alt. 676 ft - School car park

Notes

No particular difficulties but a fairly significant elevation gain and loss (+/- 230 m).
Well signposted.

No water sources, so remember to take some with you before you set off. The water from the two fountains in the village is drunk by all the inhabitants (although it is not rated as drinkable as it has not been tested).
The descent is quite steep, so sturdy footwear (avoid flip-flops) is recommended.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
BoB60'
BoB60'

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A small, shaded loop, pleasant in summer

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Olivier TGV
Olivier TGV
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, best done in summer, with only the climb between km 1 and 2 being a little tough in the heat.
Some beautiful views of Lake Salagou and the ruffes.

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Chaa
Chaa

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice hike but there's a small problem with the numbers in the description. It's marked in yellow so it's still very easy to follow.

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Pati34
Pati34

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route if you enjoy solitude
Shady
A bit of a climb

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Patoch34150
Patoch34150

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

During my visit, I missed a poorly marked signpost and luckily the app pointed it out to me, otherwise I wouldn't have known where I was going. But I think I did the circuit backwards lol. I also regret the lack of unobstructed views; I only found one with power lines in the field of vision. Otherwise, it was a nice walk.

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danjos
danjos

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2007
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well-marked, pleasant and shaded trail with a slightly challenging climb for young children.
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The start and end of the trail are refreshing

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Mija
Mija

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice climb. The trail is wet at this time of year, so it's slippery. Hiking boots are highly recommended. Nice walk. Well-marked trail. Beautiful view of Salagou.

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mumu2020
mumu2020

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Good marking throughout this walk. Great.

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g.ricros
g.ricros

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk. Not many views on the way up due to the vegetation, but beautiful scenery on the way down.
The path was very wet, even flooded in places on the day I did it.
Good shoes are essential.

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CARBONEL
CARBONEL

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At the square, we think there should be a sign directing visitors to the alley opposite the town hall.
There is a small problem with the signage three-quarters of the way up the hill: a sign indicates to turn left, but you actually need to go downhill for 10 metres to the right.
The slope may not be advisable in hot weather and with young children.

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Isabelle Rougé
Isabelle Rougé

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

No particular difficulty on this route, but it is of limited interest
you climb for the pleasure of climbing, with just a view of Salagou on the way down

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jl_phalippou
jl_phalippou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant short hike...! Enjoyable in mid-season, on sunny days, with a visit to the village...! Jojo

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canard34
canard34

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice little walk

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danirando
danirando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful hike with great views. Pleasant because it is often shaded. However, difficult with children because the path is overgrown with prickly weeds (like holly). Otherwise, very nice

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