Cat 1

Val from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Midi-Pyrenees, france

Val from Luz-Saint-Sauveur covers 9.2km and 698m of climbing, reaching 1,411m at the summit. The average gradient of 7.6% disguises ramps of 17.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.

  • Harder than 98% of climbs in Midi-Pyrenees.
  • Higher summit than 98% of climbs in Midi-Pyrenees.
  • The crux hits between km 7 and km 8 — 7km above 10% averaging 13.6%.
  • 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Val from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Midi-Pyrenees, france

9.2km 698m 7.6%
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Distance

9.2km

Avg Gradient

7.6%

Max Gradient

17.3%

Elevation Gain

698m

Summit

1,411m

Wall Rating

5.4

Conditions

Best time to ride: Summer & Autumn

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Temperature

2.1° Cold
5.6° Cool
5.5° Cool
7.1° Cool
11.2° Cool
16.3° Mild
19.2° Mild
19.1° Mild
15.7° Mild
12.5° Mild
6.1° Cool
4.6° Cold

Rainfall

190mm Wet
74mm Light
123mm Moderate
140mm Wet
161mm Wet
147mm Wet
72mm Light
94mm Moderate
121mm Moderate
133mm Wet
190mm Wet
222mm Wet

Wind

8km/h Calm
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10km/h Light
9km/h Calm
10km/h Light

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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