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Cycling day trip from Luz-Saint-Sauveur to Saint-Lary-Soulan

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Luz-Saint-Sauveur to Saint-Lary-Soulan

7 h 41 min
Duration
74 km
Distance
3,650 m
Ascent
3,545 m
Descent
9.6 km/h
Avg. speed
2,117 m
Max. altitude

Get ready for an epic ride through the Pyrenees! Starting in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, a charming mountain town famous as a gateway to the legendary Tour de France climbs (hello, Col du Tourmalet), you'll wind your way east toward Saint-Lary-Soulan, another classic Pyrenean cycling hub.

This roughly 74 km route is no joke—expect some serious climbing (over 3600 meters of ascent!) and equally big descents, with your highest point topping 2,100 meters. The ride blends everything: quiet mountain roads, some sections of gravel and track, and a good chunk of unpaved surfaces thrown in. So, be sure to bring a bike that can handle a little rough and tumble.

You'll pass through breathtaking alpine scenery, with towering peaks and lush valleys. At the finish, Saint-Lary-Soulan awaits—a village known for its cosy après-bike vibes and proximity to great hiking and thermal baths. Whether you're chasing Strava segments or just soaking in the mountain air, this route is a Pyrenean classic in every sense.

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Pirenaica11. Luz-Saint-Sauveur - Saint-Lary-Soulan
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Pirenaica11. Luz-Saint-Sauveur - Saint-Lary-Soulan

Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

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90.3 km
Distance
2,819 m
Ascent
2,701 m
Descent
0

3_Luz Saint Souveur - Frontera TĂşnel Bielsa

Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

Tourmalet Col d´Aspín Aragounet
92.4 km
Distance
3,624 m
Ascent
2,520 m
Descent
0

08 Luz Saint Sauveur-Arreau

Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

58.1 km
Distance
2,694 m
Ascent
3,631 m
Descent
Sassis-Col du Tourmalet-Hourquette d´Ancizan-Col D´Azet-Saint Lary Soulan
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Sassis-Col du Tourmalet-Hourquette d´Ancizan-Col D´Azet-Saint Lary Soulan

Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

CK Kudrna 2015
100.4 km
Distance
2,947 m
Ascent
2,801 m
Descent
0

QV A2M S3 Luz St S &gt; Loudenvielle

Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

Pop over the Azet to Loudenvielle?
87 km
Distance
2,859 m
Ascent
2,615 m
Descent
0

Pireneji jezera

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33.7 km
Distance
5 m
Ascent
1,461 m
Descent
0

Traversée Pyrénées, Jour 6

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107 km
Distance
3,182 m
Ascent
3,071 m
Descent
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Pyrenees - Day 5

Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

Luz-Saint-Sauvuer to Arreau via Col du Tourmalet and Col d'Aspin
57.2 km
Distance
1,972 m
Ascent
1,983 m
Descent
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Bareges to Saint-Lary Soulan

Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

61.7 km
Distance
1,614 m
Ascent
2,044 m
Descent
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Cycling route in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Occitanie, France

90.1 km
Distance
2,840 m
Ascent
2,588 m
Descent
Gavarnie-Luz Ardiden-Tourmalet-Horquette
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Gavarnie-Luz Ardiden-Tourmalet-Horquette

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141.2 km
Distance
4,048 m
Ascent
4,013 m
Descent
Gavarnie-Luz Ardiden-Tourmalet-Aspin
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Gavarnie-Luz Ardiden-Tourmalet-Aspin

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134.9 km
Distance
4,048 m
Ascent
4,005 m
Descent

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