Cycling day trip from Luz-Saint-Sauveur to Laruns

This ride is a true Pyrenean adventure! Starting out in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, a charming mountain town famous as a gateway to legendary Tour de France climbs, you’ll snake your way deep into the heart of the mountains on quiet roads and scenic paths. Expect big views, big climbs, and lots of pure mountain air.

The route is just shy of 120 km, but it’s the elevation that will steal your breath: more than 4,500 meters of climbing and nearly 4,800 meters of descent! Be ready for changing surfaces—smooth asphalt, scenic cycleways, and a dose of unpaved track and gravel (so wider tires help). About half the journey is on peaceful roads, perfect for soaking in those epic Pyrenean panoramas.

Your destination, Laruns, sits nestled at the foot of soaring peaks and makes an excellent base for exploring even more mountain routes. Both towns have a sleepy, authentic feel and plenty of opportunities to refuel with local cheese and chocolate. Trust us, you’ll have earned it!