Riou Pass loop from Luz-Ardiden

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Riou Pass loop from Luz-Ardiden

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138

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Riou Pass loop from Luz-Ardiden

02:20

7.75km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.87 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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7.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

258 m

132 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

1.12 km

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 27 October

17°C

12°C

24 %

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Comments

September 30, 2023,Lux Ardiden to the Col de Riou circuit

Lovely circuit on good tracks. The views are amazing

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