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Gavarnie-Gèdre from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Luz-Saint-Sauveur, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

19 km
Distance
684 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Circo glaciar de Gavarnie, Pirineos franceses
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Miguel303xm~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
684 m
Distance
19 km
Elevation (m)02505007501,0001,2501,5000 km5 km10 km15 km19 kmHighest point1,376 m at 18.5 kmStart0 kmFinish19 km

Route overview

Riders prepared for a medium distance with steady climbing totalling 684 m over 18.6 km.

18.6 km ride from Luz-Saint-Sauveur to Gavarnie-Gèdre in France with 684 m climbing.

The ride starts in Luz-Saint-Sauveur passing through Esquièze-Sère, Esterre and Saint-Sauveur within the first 1.2 km. From km 0.5, a 3.6 km climb gains 142 m at an average of 4%, with a maximum gradient of 7.3%, reaching 834 m elevation. After a brief descent or level sections, a longer 14 km climb from 4.4 km to the finish gains 540 m at 3.9% average with max gradients of 10.2%, finishing at 1375 m elevation near Gèdre. The route is mostly on paved surfaces (97%) with 3% gravel or unpaved. It is 88% on main roads, specifically 16.4 km on the D 921, all without cycle lanes, and 9% on quiet streets. The profile consists mainly of climbing (85%), with 5.6 km over 5% gradient and short steep sections above 10% over 0.3 km. There is a 4 km stretch from 6.9 to 10.9 km with no café, shop or water available, so planning supplies early is advised. Along the way, water supplies can be found close to the route near km 0, 5.1 and 11, and toilet facilities at km 1.9 and 11. Shops and eateries are available at the start and finish locations, with a bakery and supermarkets at Luz-Saint-Sauveur and cafés and convenience stores near Gèdre. The ride includes short stretches of quiet street at the start and the rest mainly on main roads with no cycle lanes.

Highlights

  • Climb to 1375 m elevation
  • D 921 road for 16.4 km
  • Four places in first 1.2 km
  • 4 km stretch without café or water after 6.9 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Luz-Saint-Sauveur climb0.5 km3.6 km142 m4 %7.3 %834 m
Luz-Saint-Sauveur climb4.4 km14 km540 m3.9 %10.2 %1375 m

High point 1375 m at 18.5 km; low point 691 m.

Luz-Saint-Sauveur climb · starts at 0.5 km

3.6 km at 4% · 142 m
700750800ELEVATION (M)5.0%3.1%1.6%0 km1233.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Luz-Saint-Sauveur climb · 834 mSTEEPEST 5.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Luz-Saint-Sauveur climb · starts at 4.4 km

14 km at 3.9% · 540 m
9001000110012001300ELEVATION (M)1.5%2.9%2.0%2.3%4.9%6.6%5.1%5.2%2.1%5.0%5.2%3.9%0 km1234567891011121314.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Luz-Saint-Sauveur climb · 1,375 mSTEEPEST 6.6%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
88% main road · 9% quiet street
Main roads
16.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
D 921 (16 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
85% climbing · 3% descending · 12% flat
Steep sections
5.6 km over 5% · 0.6 km over 8% · 0.3 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmBoulangerie des Gaves · bakery · 80 m off route
  2. 0 kmCarrefour · supermarket · 80 m off route
  3. 0 kmDrinking water · 100 m off route
  4. 0 kmGran Tourmalet Bike Tours · bike shop · 90 m off route
  5. 0 kmCarrefour Market · petrol station · 300 m off route
  6. 0 kmPharmacie de l'Ardiden · pharmacy · 210 m off route
  7. 1.9 kmToilets · on the route
  8. 5.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  9. 5.3 kmBar · 70 m off route
  10. 11 kmLakota · restaurant · on the route
  11. 11 kmAu Petit Marché · convenience store · on the route
  12. 11 kmDrinking water · on the route
  13. 11 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  14. 18.1 kmToilets · on the route
  15. 18.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
  16. 18.5 kmLe 65 · café · on the route
  17. 18.5 kmVival · convenience store · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 1.9 km — Pont Napoléon (viewpoint)
  • 11 km — Bob-Luge (attraction)

At the start

  • Café du Marché · café · 30 m
  • Boulangerie des Gaves · bakery · 80 m
  • Luz et Coutumes · café · 110 m
  • Carrefour · supermarket · 80 m
  • Gran Tourmalet Bike Tours · bike shop · 90 m

At the finish

  • Le 65 · café · 60 m
  • La Kantine · café · 130 m
  • Vival · convenience store · 80 m
  • Bar Brasserie Pizzeria "Le Mourgat" · restaurant · 20 m
  • Pizzayo'lo · fast food · 20 m

Stay after this ride

  • Oxigene · hotel · 40 m from the finish
  • Le Taillon · hotel · 50 m from the finish
  • Hotêl Le Compostelle · hotel · 90 m from the finish
  • Le P'tit Toy · guest house · 100 m from the finish
  • Hôtel Le Marboré · hotel · 240 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 20 min

Know before you go

  • 16.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 4 km without café or shop or water from 6.9 km
  • Maximum gradient up to 10.2% for 0.6 km
  • 3% of route is gravel or unpaved

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

2 photographs from the road

Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Miguel303xm~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Eugène Trutat · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Sotos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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