Luz-Ardiden – Napoleon Bridge loop from Gèdre

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Luz-Ardiden – Napoleon Bridge loop from Gèdre

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Luz-Ardiden – Napoleon Bridge loop from Gèdre

03:50

48.3km

1,380m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

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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310 m

Gavarnie-Gèdre

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Worth seeing but it has become a trap for motorists! Paid parking and ban on cars entering the village. Avoid if you've seen it once.

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The Pragnères hydraulic power station is perhaps not the most beautiful thing you will see on the GR 10. However, you can find a fountain there to fill your water bottles and a farm produce store to do some shopping.

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12.8 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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14.8 km

Drinking water fountain at the church

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Cool water in the town center

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24.2 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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24.2 km

Luz-Ardiden

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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 kilometers at 6.87% average that lead to 1,720 meters above sea level.

The last kilometers and its many switchbacks make it all its charm. Enjoy the view which becomes more and more vertiginous.

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39.1 km

Napoleon Bridge

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The Pont Napoléon, commissioned by Napolén III, was built between 1859 and 1863. The structure spans the Gavarnie River, 65 meters above the watercourse.

If you feel like it, it is possible to do the bungee angel jump from the middle of the bridge.

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48.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

1.56 km

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

1.27 km

211 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,710 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 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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