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

    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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    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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    Cultural & scenic highlights

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    Best value
    €40.00
    Lyon - Valence
    Valence - Castillon-du-Gard
    Castillon-du-Gard - Frontignan
    Frontignan - Le Barcarès
    Le Barcarès - Gironès

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