Mountain biking in the heart of the Pyrenees
The must-do summer experience in Haute-Garonne
Discover the Luchon-Superbagnères resort, nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees, and experience a unique mountain biking adventure on marked trails suitable for all levels. Enjoy an exceptional area, easily accessible from the center of Luchon via the Crémaillère Express cable car, and let yourself be captivated by breathtaking panoramas and spectacular descents.
Why choose Luchon-Superbagnères for mountain biking?
- An exceptional mountain biking area: 80 hectares dedicated to outdoor activities, with marked trails for all profiles.
- Modern infrastructure: Cable car open daily from 9 am to 6 pm from July 4 to August 31, 2025, as well as the first three weekends of September, washing station, mountain biking school, initiation area, shuttles, and bike park in development.
- An impressive elevation drop: Up to 1170 meters of descent from the resort plateau (1800 m) to Luchon (630 m).
- Stunning landscapes: Panoramic views of the iconic peaks of the Pyrenees, including Maladeta and Aneto.
The mountain biking trails at Luchon-Superbagnères
The resort offers three major mountain biking trails, each providing a different experience, from family rides to more technical descents.
1. SAHAGE 2. K-BOUR 3. LA SOULAN
1. Sahage Trail
- Color: blue
- Technical difficulty: 4/10
- Physical difficulty: 5/10
- Departure: Superbagnères Plateau
- Description: This trail offers a beautiful immersion in the Pyrenean forest, alternating between flowing sections and more technical parts. Ideal for those who enjoy sensations and varied landscapes.
Trail 17 on the dynamic map
2. K-Bour Trail
- Color: red
- Technical difficulty: 6/10
- Physical difficulty: 5/10
- Departure: Superbagnères Plateau
- Description: An itinerary that combines fast descents, hairpin turns, and a well-deserved return to calm.
Trail 15 on the dynamic map
3. LA SOULAN Trail
- Color: black
- Technical difficulty: 9/10
- Physical difficulty: 6/10
- Departure: Superbagnères Plateau
- Description: You are faced with a well-engaged descent. A playground recognized by professionals of the discipline and seasoned enthusiasts.
Trail 16 on the dynamic map
Well prepare your outing
Practical Information
- Crémaillère Express cable car: Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm (from July 4 to August 31, 2025) as well as the first three weekends of September.
- Prices:
- Round trip: €10.50
- Day pass: €21
- Summer season: €175 (€110 for members of the affiliated mountain biking club)
- Services:
- Washing stations for mountain bikes at the departure and arrival of the cable car
- Initiation area and mountain biking school
Experience and safety
- Marked and maintained trails to ensure safety and enjoyment for all users.
- Possible supervision through the mountain biking school for beginners or groups.
- Advice: Respect other users, equip yourself with a helmet and appropriate protections, and check the weather conditions before setting off.
Preserve the environment and the Capercaillie
The practice of mountain biking at Luchon-Superbagnères takes place in an exceptional natural environment, where the preservation of biodiversity is a priority.
The resort is particularly committed to the protection of the Capercaillie (or Black Grouse), an emblematic and protected species of the Pyrenean forests, present in the Luchon state forest and around the mountain biking trails.
