from Lyon
to Barcelona
E-Bike: 5h 56 / day
Bike: 7h 48 / day
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.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
720 km
Medium
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6 days
126 km251 m
119 km531 m
114 km283 m
134 km299 m
126 km808 m
101 km514 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: Lyon Part Dieu by train or Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport by flight or Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, 18 km · no public transport connection found
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Barcelona-Sants by train or Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport by flight or Barcelona (Bus Terminal Nord) by coach or Terminal F2 Transmediterranea Ferry de Barcelona by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
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