Cycling in Bagnères-de-Luchon

Routes from Bagnères-de-Luchon include the Col de Peyresourde climb, gaining 944 m over 14.1 km.

3
Routes: 43 km
In total: 18 km
Longest ride: 1,157 m
Most climbing

Rides in Bagnères-de-Luchon

Road · From the map · France
Col de Peyresourde from Bagnères-de-Luchon
Bagnères-de-Luchon, France
14 km944 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · France
Col du Portillon from Bagnères-de-Luchon
Bagnères-de-Luchon, France
10 km660 m ↑EasyGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · France
Superbagnères from Bagnères-de-Luchon
Bagnères-de-Luchon, France
18 km1,157 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026

Riding in Bagnères-de-Luchon in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

Surface: Paved almost throughout
Roads: 47% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
High point: 1,789 m on Superbagnères from Bagnères-de-Luchon
Climbs: 3 named climbs · 3 ascents of 500 m or more
Bail-outs: A railway station or ferry within reach on 3 routes

When to ride in Bagnères-de-Luchon

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Oct.

9°0°J14

11°1°F14

13°3°M18

15°5°A18

18°9°M20

23°13°J19

25°16°J17

25°15°A16

22°12°S15

19°9°O14

13°4°N15

12°2°D13

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 9 km/h from the S

Cycling guide to Bagnères-de-Luchon

Bagnères-de-Luchon is a starting point for climbing the Col de Peyresourde, a notable route covering 14.1 km with 944 m of elevation gain. The climb starts near Bagnères-de-Luchon and passes through several places such as Cazarilh-Laspènes, Saint-Aventin, and Cathervielle before finishing near Portet-de-Luchon. The route is mostly paved, with a small percentage of gravel or unpaved surface. Cyclists can expect to use main roads without cycle lanes for much of the climb but can find a short cycle path section. The climb reaches 1578 m at the top, with an average gradient of 6.8% and a maximum gradient of 10.4%. There is one railway station near the route and the longest stretch without services is 5.9 km. This route provides a significant challenge in the area and connects to multiple small villages on the ascent.

Terrain

The terrain is mountainous with a sustained climb of 13.9 km starting almost immediately from the town at a 6.8% average gradient, reaching a high point of 1578 m. Gradients reach up to 10.4% on the ascent. The road surface is mostly paved with a small portion of gravel or unpaved sections.