MOTORBIKING

On a group ride, a duo or alone, Luz is a favourite destination for bikers who love to stop off in our motor bike refreshment stops.

3 mythic pass

1 hotel “Relais Motards”

1 dedicated car park in the center of the village

2 gas stations

1 tourist office open 7 days a week

WEATHER

ACCOMMODATIONS

ROADS IN THE VALLEY

Mythical itineraries

From the col du Tourmalet to the switch backs of Luz Ardiden, from the Gavarnie Cirque UNESCO World Heritage site to the more secret landscapes of Troumouse, head out on an adventure and discover the “Pays Toy” Country.

Close to the Grands Sites Occitane

GAVARNIE CIRQUE AT 19KM

Above the village of Gavarnie-Gèdre, 3 cirques make up the exceptional UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1997, when it was first listed, it has attracted the interest of numerous mountaineers, scientists, poets, writers, artists...

THE PIC DU MIDI DE BIGORRE | AT 23KM

At the top, at 2,877m, you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees! A major attraction for 130 years, the Pic du Midi de Bigorre is a high mountain site accessible to everyone throughout the year.

CAUTERETS PONT D'ESPAGNE | AT 30KM

Located at the gateway to the Pyrenees National Park, Cauterets Pont d'Espagne is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and many waterfalls. You can enjoy a serene and peaceful ride on the Gaube chairlift up to the lake. From here you can see the...

LOURDES | AT 30KM

Words cannot describe the Marian city, it must be experienced: through chance meetings, unexpected encounters, ambiances, human devotion which sills over in places of worship. But what a wonderful experience to just admire Lourdes, its Sanctuary,...

Our roadtrip idea

BASE CAMP : LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR

DAY 1 : Gavarnie

Departure in the morning from Luz-Saint-Sauveur to the Cirque de Gavarnie (19.6km).
We drop off our motorbike in the dedicated car park next to the Tourist Office.
After a short walk on the Chemin du Cirque, we marvel at these snow-capped peaks while having lunch on one of the village terraces.

DISCOVER GAVARNIE

Then, we take the road again towards Gèdre then to the Cirque d’Estaubé and the Gloriettes dam, a lake located at an altitude of 1668m (14.5km).
From the parking lot of the dam, a pretty loop allows you to go around the lake in less than an hour – Provide walking shoes
Return to the village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur for a moment of relaxation in the Luzéa baths or with a massage on a water bed – Treatments to be booked in advance
At the end of the day, we enjoy local drinks on the Luz-Saint-Sauveur terraces and play extra time in one of the many restaurants in the village.

BOOK YOUR TREATMENT AT LUZÉA

JOUR 2 : Ascent of Luz Ardiden and Col du Tourmalet

From the village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur, we take the road of Luz Ardiden.
On the way up: a short break for breakfast at the tea room in the charming village of Sazos.
We continue our ascent to the station of Luz Ardiden, where we can admire the Caperette peak and the sheep on the Aulian side of the station of Luz Ardiden.
On the way down, a stopover in the pretty flowery village of Grust is a must, in order to admire the charm of the Pyrenean perched villages and the bird’s-eye view of the valley.
Midday : lunch on the terrace under the sun in the center of the village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur – Motorbike parking in front of the Tourist Office
After a good digestive break, let’s take the road again to the Col du Tourmalet – A photographer is present at the arrival of the Col du Tourmalet to immortalize this beautiful moment
We continue our way on the La Mongie side, to go up by cable car to the Pic du Midi and enjoy a night at the top to admire the celestial vault – Night to be booked well in advance