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Cycling from Lyon to Barcelona: A Bikepacking Route through Southern France and Catalonia

from Lyon

to Barcelona

E-Bike: 5h 56 / day

Bike: 7h 48 / day

720 kmDistance
2,686 mElevation
6 DaysDuration
Difficulty
6Stages
Gravel Section
Climbs
Coastlines
Cross-border
Flat
Riverside
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Description

From Lyon to Barcelona: this multi-day cycling route links the Rhône Valley, the Camargue, the Mediterranean coast and Catalonia into one varied bikepacking journey through southern France and northern Spain. Along the way, the route passes Roman towns, vineyards, lagoons, salt flats, coastal villages and the dry hills of the Empordà before reaching cycling-friendly Girona and finally Barcelona. Flat river sections, scenic gravel detours and long days beside the sea make this tour perfect for riders looking for culture, nature and easy-going adventure. Create a free Rogonneur account and save the full route for your next bike trip.

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Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

The tour is divided into six manageable stages and stays technically accessible, while still offering proper long-distance riding days. Most sections roll easily, with selected natural tracks adding variety without turning the journey into a demanding off-road trip. One of the strongest parts of the route is the gradual change in scenery: from a broad river corridor to open wetlands, exposed seaside riding and quiet rural roads further inland. There are regular towns and villages for food, break...
Start Point
Lyon
End Point
Barcelona
Country
France, Spain
Regions
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Côte d'Azur, Departemental constituency of Rhône, Occitania, Provence, Tarragona

At a glance

Distance

720 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

—

Duration

6 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Lyon - Valence

    126 km251 m

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  • Day 2
    Valence - Castillon-du-Gard

    119 km531 m

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  • Day 3
    Castillon-du-Gard - Frontignan

    114 km283 m

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  • Day 4
    Fontignan - Le Barcares

    134 km299 m

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  • Day 5
    Le Barcarès - Girona

    126 km808 m

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  • Day 6
    Girona - Barcelona

    101 km514 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Requires planning

The tour start is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the final transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride to the route.

Travel from finish

Very easy access

The tour finishes about 14 km from T1 Airport exit. This makes flying home or onward travel simple.

Airport

T1 Airport exit, 14 km

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