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Pyrenees · France · HC
Luz Ardiden indoors
From Luz-Saint-Sauveur to 1,713 m: 14.4 km and 1,043 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Often closed by snow in winter – indoors it is open all year.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Luz Ardiden take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 1:42:10 | 8.4 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 1:22:43 | 10.4 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 1:09:50 | 12.3 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 1:00:41 | 14.1 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 53:52 | 15.9 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 44:24 | 19.3 |
Time calculator
About Luz Ardiden
Luz Ardiden is a Tour de France summit finish with many tight hairpins on an open slope. From Luz-Saint-Sauveur you can see the road zigzag far above you.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Luz ArdidenDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Luz Ardiden from Luz-Saint-Sauveur?
The climb is 14.4 km long with 1,043 m of climbing, from 708 m to 1,713 m. The average gradient is 7.0 %, the steepest kilometre 9.5 %.
How long does Luz Ardiden take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 1:09:50, at 4 W/kg about 53:52 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Luz Ardiden on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.