Luz Ardiden 1717m.a.s.l. from Luz Saint Sauveur:
1. Directions:
How to get to Luz Saint Sauveur, where to stay, rent a bike or park the car, can be found here
2. Route description with suggestions for meal and/or water refueling stops:
We're starting the route according to the map;
- 1km: (695m.a.s.l.) turn right onto the bridge onto D12 road - there is a signpost for Luz Ardiden - this is where the climb begins;
- 5,4km: Grust (979m.a.s.l.) by the church, there is a drinking water tap;
14,6km: destination reached - Luz Ardiden (1717m.a.s.l.): a good place for a coffee - there are several food points;

The climb profile from Luz Saint Sauveur (1km) to Luz Ardiden (14,6km) can be found on: climbfinder.com and cyclingcols.com

18,7km: (1448m.a.s.l.) - turn left onto Viscos - there is a signpost;
28,9km: (626m.a.s.l.) turn right onto D921 road and continue until reaching the car park in Luz Saint Sauveur.

A video of the Tour de France (2021 - stage 18) can be found on the Tour de France YouTube channel;
- The ascent from Luz Saint Sauveur to Luz Ardiden is presented on The Col Collective YouTube channel;

Statistics regarding Luz Ardiden can be found on procyclingstats.com

   Download the route in: gpx

Other routes leading to Luz Ardiden:
- from Lourdes - 93km
- from Argelès-Gazost - 63km

Statistics of the ascent from Luz Saint Sauveur to Luz Ardiden:
- start at an altitude of 695m.a.s.l.(1km) finish at 1717m.a.s.l.(14,6km)
- total elevation difference: 1023m
- length of the climb: 13,6km
- average gradient: 7,5%
- max gradient on a 100m stretch: 13,9%

Luz Ardiden in Google Street View: