How hard is Luz Ardiden?

Classified as Category 1, Luz Ardiden is a serious ascent that demands respect and careful pacing.

How long is Luz Ardiden?

Luz Ardiden is 13.6km long with 1,031m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Where does Luz Ardiden start?

Luz Ardiden begins in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 42.8678°N, -0.0100°E.

What is the steepest section of Luz Ardiden?

The steepest 100-metre section of Luz Ardiden hits 12.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 7.6%.

When is the best time to ride Luz Ardiden?

Luz Ardiden is best ridden around July, when temperatures sit around 19°C.

Cat 1

Luz Ardiden

Midi-Pyrenees, france

Luz Ardiden covers 13.6km and 1,031m of climbing, reaching 1,711m at the summit. Averaging 7.6%, the road kicks to 12.2% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 29 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,711m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.

Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
The crux hits between km 6 and km 6 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.3%.
The 29 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Luz Ardiden

Midi-Pyrenees, france

13.6km 1031m 7.6%

Distance

13.6km

Avg Gradient

7.6%

Max Gradient

12.2%

Elevation Gain

1031m

Summit

1,711m

Wall Rating

5.8

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Summer & Autumn

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Temperature

2.1° Cold

5.6° Cool

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11.2° Cool

16.3° Mild

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6.1° Cool

4.6° Cold

Rainfall

190mm Wet

74mm Light

123mm Moderate

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72mm Light

94mm Moderate

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Wind

8km/h Calm

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10km/h Light

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What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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