GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur
~4 days · 43.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur is known for
Stages 17–20 of GR10 Pyrenees Traverse is an official 72.3 km point-to-point section from Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 7,740 ft to 29,321 ft over 43.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 19.0 mi · 43%
- Downhill 23.5 mi · 54%
- Flat 1.2 mi · 3%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur scores 48/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur take?
Most backpackers hike the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 43.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur?
The GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 17–20: Refuge d’Ilhéou to Luz-Saint-Sauveur climbs roughly 18,432 ft total — about 423 ft per mile, topping out near 8,960 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.