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Luz Ardiden 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.

14 km
Distance
1,004 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,004 m
Distance
14 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km14 kmHighest point1,695 m at 14.2 kmStart0 kmFinish14 km

Route overview

This ride suits climbers looking for a sustained 14 km hill climb with over 1000 m elevation gain.

14.2 km climb from Luz-Saint-Sauveur to Luz Ardiden in France with 1004 m elevation gain.

The route starts at Luz-Saint-Sauveur and quickly passes through the villages of Esquièze-Sère and Esterre before reaching Sazos at 4 km and Grust at 5.1 km. From 0.7 km, a 13.5 km climb begins, gaining 1004 m in elevation with an average gradient of 7.4% and a maximum of 10.5%, finishing at the altitude of 1695 m at Luz Ardiden. The road surface is 99% paved, and the route is mostly on main roads (96%), including 12.7 km on the D 12 road. There are 13.6 km of the main road without cycle lanes and 1.3 km with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The gradient is sustained, with 12.6 km over 5% gradient and 5.6 km over 8%, including a short section of 0.8 km above 10%. Along the route, there is a longest stretch of 10.1 km without access to cafés, shops, or water from 4.1 km to 14.2 km. At the start, Luz-Saint-Sauveur offers several facilities including cafés, a bakery, a supermarket, bike shops, and restaurants. There are a few toilets located close to the start and mid-route, as well as at the finish. The peak Soum de Lats at 1915 m lies near the road around 12.5 km into the climb.

Highlights

  • Climb gain of 1004 m on 13.5 km
  • Top elevation of 1695 m at Luz Ardiden
  • Passes near the peak Soum de Lats (1915 m)
  • Longest 10.1 km stretch without services after Sazos

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Sazos 4 km
  2. Grust 5.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Luz Ardiden0.7 km13.5 km1004 m7.4 %10.5 %1695 m

High point 1695 m at 14.2 km; low point 690 m. Passes beneath Soum de Lats.

Luz Ardiden · starts at 0.7 km

13.5 km at 7.5% · 1004 m
8001000120014001600ELEVATION (M)8.9%8.2%8.7%9.9%7.3%7.7%7.7%7.9%7.9%6.7%0 km12345678910111213.4 kmDISTANCE (KM)Luz Ardiden · 1,695 mSTEEPEST 9.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
96% main road
Main roads
13.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
1.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
D 12 (13 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
95% climbing · 4% descending · 1% flat
Steep sections
12.6 km over 5% · 5.6 km over 8% · 0.8 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 kmPharmacie de l'Ardiden · pharmacy · 210 m off route
  6. 0.1 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  7. 4.1 kmRestaurant La Maisonnée · restaurant · 110 m off route
  8. 5.1 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  9. 14.2 kmCafé · 90 m off route
  10. 14.2 kmToilets · 90 m off route

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

Stay after this ride

  • Chalet Mina · guest house · 3.0 km from the finish
  • Camping Pyrénévasion · campsite · 3.2 km from the finish
  • Camping le Nère · campsite · 3.0 km from the finish
  • Camping So de Prous · campsite · 3.0 km from the finish
  • Camping International · campsite · 4.0 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 01 min

Know before you go

  • 13.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 1.3 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limit
  • Longest 10.1 km without café, shop or water from km 4.1 to 14.2

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