Gavarnie-Gèdre from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

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.