The iconic climb to Luz Ardiden

Luz Ardiden is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.720m (5,643ft) above sea level, located in the Occitan region of France. The summit served as the stage finish line for both the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España.

Luz Ardiden

Where is Luz Ardiden?

The resort is located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, in the south-western part of the country.

Is the road to Luz Ardiden paved?

Set high in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road to the resort, which was opened on 1975, is totally paved, in pretty good condition. It’s a collection of hairpin turns (26) with a steep slope, hitting a 12% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

Is the road to Luz Ardiden busy?

The road has a dead end, so it’s never too busy. It offers some stunning views from the top. It is a favourite of cyclists due to its picturesque scenery. The resort has been climbed by the Tour de France and Vuelta a España bicycle races many times.

How long is the road to Luz Ardiden?

Starting from Luz Saint Sauveur, the ascent is 13.76 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1036 meters. The average percentage is 7.53 %.

 



Drive Us to Your Road!

With over 13,000 roads cataloged, we're always on the lookout for unique routes. Know of a road that deserves to be featured? Click here to share your suggestion, and we may add it to dangerousroads.org.