Luz Ardiden, Winter sports resort in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, France
The ski domain extends from 1680 to 2500 meters elevation, featuring 32 runs across 60 kilometers of varied terrain for different skill levels.
The resort established in the early 1970s became a prominent destination in the Hautes-Pyrénées region, later gaining recognition through Tour de France mountain stages.
The resort integrates with local Pyrenean traditions through regional food specialties and seasonal festivities in the neighboring village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
Free shuttle services connect the village to the ski area, where visitors find equipment rentals, ski schools, and specialized facilities for reduced mobility access.
The resort divides into two distinct sectors: Aulian for controlled skiing experiences and Bederet for natural terrain exploration with dedicated freeride zones.
Location: Luz-Saint-Sauveur
Elevation above the sea: 1,720 m
Website: http://luz.org/en
GPS coordinates: 42.88396,-0.06416
Latest update: June 16, 2025 12:04
From high-altitude forests to peaks overlooking Spain, the Pyrenees possess a raw charm that stands out. Less flashy than the Alps, but more human and vibrant. Skiing takes place amid pines and valleys, sometimes facing the sea, sometimes in powder silence. The resorts maintain their mountain spirit: wooden chalets, small bars at the base of slopes, ski schools where everyone eventually gets to know each other. From Grand Tourmalet to Baqueira-Beret, from Saint-Lary to Catalan plateaus, each area has its own light, rhythm, and accent. Some invite sporty skiing, others Nordic strolling. And when evening falls, with hot wine and the snow gradually fading, one understands why the Pyrenees are among the mountains that are unforgettable.
Napoléon bridge
5.6 km
Gare de Cauterets
4.2 km
Château de Sainte-Marie
5.4 km
Immeuble Continental Résidence
4.3 km
Pic d'Ardiden
5.6 km
Pic de Barbe de Bouc
6.9 km
Pic de Chanchou
7.1 km
Pigeonnier de Chèze
3.8 km
Église Saint-Nicolas d'Esquièze
5 km
Église des templiers, Luz-Saint-Sauveur
5.2 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Sère
4.7 km
Église Saint-Michel de Viella
6.4 km
Monument Alphonse Meillon
7.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Grust
2.7 km
Église Saint-Julien de Sazos
3.3 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Saligos
3.7 km
Église Saint-Barthélémy de Chèze
3.7 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Luz-Saint-Sauveur
5.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Viscos
3.5 km
Chapelle de Solférino de Luz-Saint-Sauveur
4.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Sassis
4 km
Église Saint-Étienne d'Esterre
5.9 km
ÉgIise Saint-Michel de Vizos
4.2 km
Église Notre-Dame de Cauterets
4 km
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe de Luz-Saint-Sauveur
5.2 km
Thermes de Saint-Sauveur
4.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Pitié de Villenave
5.7 km
Maison Druène
5.3 kmReviews
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