Montée de Gavarnie Gèdre
Montée de Gavarnie Gèdre is a long summit finish rather than a steep wall. From Luz Saint Sauveur, it climbs gradually towards one of the most dramatic corners of the Pyrenees.
- Length
- 18.7 km
- Elevation Gain
- 692 m
- Average Gradient
- 3.7%
- Difficulty
- Challenging
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The average gradient of 3.7 percent tells only part of the story. Montée de Gavarnie Gèdre is long, scenic and progressive. At 18.7 kilometres, it gives the road enough time to shape the day, even without the sustained steepness of Tourmalet or Portet.
Its strength is the setting. Riding towards Gavarnie means riding deeper into a landscape that feels properly Pyrenean. It is a climb where travel value and cycling value meet neatly, which makes it ideal for Cyclingtrippers.
How to Ride It
- Treat the distance with respect.
- Keep the effort controlled through the early kilometres.
- Save attention for the final part, where the route feels more mountainous.
Where to Stay
Luz Saint Sauveur is the best base for combining Gavarnie with Tourmalet and other Pyrenean climbs.
Practical Tips
- Bring enough food and water before leaving Luz Saint Sauveur.
- Weather can change deeper in the valley.
- Use this climb as part of a wider Gavarnie and Tourmalet route.
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