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Cycling in Luz-Saint-Sauveur
Cycling from Luz-Saint-Sauveur includes a major 14 km climb to Luz Ardiden with an average gradient of 7.4%.
Riding in Luz-Saint-Sauveur in numbers
- 1
- 14 km
- 14 km
- 1,004 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 96% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,695 m on Luz Ardiden from Luz-Saint-Sauveur
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Luz-Saint-Sauveur
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Luz-Saint-Sauveur
Cyclists riding from Luz-Saint-Sauveur can take on the Luz Ardiden route, a 14.2 km point-to-point ride heading through Esquièze-Sère, Esterre, Sazos, and ending at Grust. The main feature of this route is the climb starting shortly after the start at 0.7 km, rising 1004 m over 13.5 km to an altitude of 1695 m. The terrain is mostly paved, making it suitable for road bikes. The route lies entirely within France and connects several small villages along the way, implying a countryside setting accessible from Luz-Saint-Sauveur. The climb demands a sustained effort with gradients up to 10.5%.
- The terrain is mountainous with a sustained climb of 13.5 km starting near the route's beginning, averaging a gradient of 7.4% and reaching 1695 m at the top. The steepest sections reach 10.5%. Almost the entire route is paved with minor unpaved sections.
