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Bastan River – Luz-Ardiden loop from Barèges

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Bastan River – Luz-Ardiden loop from Barèges

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Bastan River – Luz-Ardiden loop from Barèges

03:47

43.9km

1,580m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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345 m

Barèges Village

Highlight • Settlement

quiet village in the middle of the Tourmalet ascent, perfect for a coffee break

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7.77 km

Great view of Luz-Saint-Saveur and valley

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The first kilometers of the ascent towards Luz-Ardiden pass through several small hamlets. Each of them offers a beautiful view of the town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur below as well as its valley.

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22.3 km

Luz-Ardiden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Luz-Ardiden is one of the most beautiful climbs in the Pyrenees. The Luz-Ardiden station is located on the heights of Luz-Saint-Sauveur from where the climb begins. In total, it's 14.7 …

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22.3 km

The rise of the artists!

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A nice climb. Road redo for the 2021 Tour de France

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22.3 km

Luz Ardiden Ascent from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A beautiful first category pass, with superb switchbacks for a total ascent of 13.7 kilometers at an average of 7.5%.

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36.8 km

Tourmalet information boards at the tourist office

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36.8 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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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

897 m

450 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

698 m

610 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,710 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 June

26°C

11°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

September 9, 2023,Col de Luz Ardiden

I had left to do the Tourmalet pass but the closure of the pass to traffic ended this morning at 1 a.m. 🙃, too many cars, motorcycles and motorhomes, it really doesn't make you want to, too bad 🤷,, , next time, Luz Ardiden is magnificent to ride, and almost no traffic, no regrets

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August 14, 2025,boucle montée des artistes

A superb loop, with surprisingly few motorized vehicles (only about fifteen in two hours in late August morning). My first pass🤩.
After a few questions during the climb, we hang on and take our time. At the finish, what a thrill, everything is beautiful, before tackling the exhilarating descent after so much effort.

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Bastan River – Luz-Ardiden loop from Barèges

Barèges Village

Bastan River

Great view of Luz-Saint-Saveur and valley

Luz-Ardiden

The rise of the artists!

Luz Ardiden Ascent from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Tourmalet information boards at the tourist office

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

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