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Riou Pass – Cauterets loop from Argelès-Gazost

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Riou Pass – Cauterets loop from Argelès-Gazost

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Riou Pass – Cauterets loop from Argelès-Gazost

05:34

64.1km

1,720m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Start of Mountain Bike Routes – Vallée des Gaves

Highlight • MTB Park

At this point most of the mountain bike routes that run through the vallée des gaves start. There is a large parking lot so it is a good starting point …

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3.54 km

Banks of the Gave de Pau

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Single track along the Gave de Pau river, a nice unpaved alternative to the voie verte that also runs through the valley.

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8.12 km

Berges du Gave de Pau

Lake

9.65 km

View of the Gave de Pau

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point

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13.2 km

Stunning view of the gorges

Highlight • Other

Grandiose track with many great views

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20.0 km

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Highlight • Settlement

Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a lively and welcoming town in the French Pyrenees. Its strategic location makes it a key crossing point to reach several valleys. Particularly welcoming, the town has no shortage of accommodation and dining options.

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38.1 km

Riou Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Riou is the direct connection from Cauterets to Luz-St-Sauveur with the GR10.
Tour to the highlight: komoot.de/tour/340539708?ref=itd

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38.1 km

Col de Riou Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Absolutely awesome S2 trail from the top of the pass. Very varied with hairpin bends and then fast sections. First with a view, then later in the beautiful forest.
Awesome!!

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46.5 km

Cauterets

Highlight • Settlement

Cauterets is an emblematic town in the French Pyrenees. Located in the Pyrenees National Park, its natural heritage is remarkable. Particularly welcoming, it also includes a spa and a ski resort.

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64.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

14.5 km

11.5 km

8.92 km

7.93 km

3.98 km

194 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

9.54 km

5.64 km

3.02 km

1.80 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 6 June

27°C

11°C

23 %

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Riou Pass – Cauterets loop from Argelès-Gazost

Start of Mountain Bike Routes – Vallée des Gaves

Banks of the Gave de Pau

View of the Gave de Pau

Stunning view of the gorges

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Riou Pass

Col de Riou Trail

Cauterets

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