Tourmalet Pass – Napoleon Bridge loop from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

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Tourmalet Pass – Napoleon Bridge loop from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

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Tourmalet Pass – Napoleon Bridge loop from Luz-Saint-Sauveur

04:52

60.7km

1,810m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

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18.7 km

Cyclist statue at the Col du Tourmalet

Highlight • Monument

Mythical pass of the Pyrenees, impossible to come and not climb it. But prepare your most beautiful smile because photographers are present to immortalize everything ;)

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18.8 km

Tourmalet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Tourmalet is one of the most legendary in the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. It is the pass that has been used most often in the …

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30.1 km

Barèges Village

Highlight • Settlement

quiet village in the middle of the Tourmalet ascent, perfect for a coffee break

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37.5 km

Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a lively and welcoming town in the French Pyrenees. Its strategic location allows it to be a key crossing point to reach several valleys. Particularly welcoming, the city has no shortage of accommodation and dining options.

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37.6 km

Kilometer Zero of the Tourmalet – Luz-Saint-Sauveur

Highlight • Settlement

Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a lively and welcoming town in the French Pyrenees. Its strategic location makes it a key crossing point to reach several valleys. Particularly welcoming, the town has no shortage of accommodation and dining options.

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49.2 km

Gavarnie-Gèdre

Highlight • Natural

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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58.5 km

Napoleon Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 …

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