The village of Octon is the starting point for the PR circular hike Chemin des charbonniers. The PR circular hike Chapelle de Roubignac also starts here.
Those planning a stay in Octon may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Hiking and cycling
The Transequestre equestrian route crosses the municipality of Octon via Mas de Clergues. The Grande traversée VTT (CD34) also passes through the Octon area, via Mas de Clergues.
The Pays Coeur d’Hérault cycling tour follows the RD148 as far as Mas de Carles and then takes the RD8E3 towards Salasc.
Water
At Lac du Salagou near Octon, visitors can swim, sail, fish, and go canoeing and kayaking. Lac du Salagou can be reached via the A75, exit 55, in the direction of Octon; the lake is 2 km away.
Culture and history
Château de Lauzières has been listed as a historic monument since 14 December 1942. The foundations of Château de Lauzières are probably older than the year 1000.
In the wider region around Octon are Sainte-Marie de Valmagne (Abbey), a historic site, Abbaye de Gellone, a church, and Saint-Amans-de-Mounis, also a church.
Landscape
The Montagne de Liausson, a peak, lies in the area around Octon. Mont Saint-Amand is a mountain there. Pic de Vissounel and Pic de Vissou are also peaks in the area.
Local area
In Octon, wine cellars offering wine sales are among the local tourism-related services.
Other places: Bouzigues, Autignac, Vailhan, Lansargues, Lauroux, Puissalicon, Saint-Jean-De-Cuculles, Valflaunès.
