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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
ClimbsCoastlinesCross-borderFlatRiverside
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Lyon - Valence
Valence - Castillon-du-Gard
Castillon-du-Gard - Frontignan
Frontignan - Le Barcarès
Le Barcarès - Gironès

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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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Route

Start Point
Lyon
End Point
Barcelona
Country
France, Spain
Regions
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Côte d'Azur, Occitania, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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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Ferry Crossings

This tour includes a ferry crossing. Plan ahead and book in time.

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