Tour de France 2026 – Barcelona and French Pyrenees

Arrival in Barcelona at leisure. Please consult with our Bike Spain Tours team if you need any assistance in getting to Barcelona.

In the afternoon, we’ll have a welcome briefing and bike fitting at our hotel, before stretching our legs with a beautiful warm-up ride along the coast and up Montjuïc. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a first group dinner together at the hotel.

The route follows the final section of today’s Tour de France stage, giving us a taste of the pros’ effort on these very roads. We’ll return to Barcelona with adrenaline still pumping, just in time to cheer on the peloton as they storm into the city—finishing our ride in full Tour spirit.

In the morning, we’ll journey to the charming mountain village of Prats, perched high in the Spanish Pyrenees and surrounded by dramatic peaks. From here, our ride takes us across the border into France, tracing the same route that the pros will conquer later in the day. We’ll roll into Les Angles just in time to watch the peloton thunder toward the finish line, cheering them on as they sprint for glory at altitude.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there. After the stage, we’ll hop back on our bikes and pedal through the fascinating Spanish enclave of Llívia—completely surrounded by French territory—before meeting our support van. From there, we’ll transfer to our next hotel, nestled in the beautiful mountain town of Lourdes, where alpine scenery and Tour de France history come together.

Tonight, we’ll gather for a relaxed group dinner at the hotel.

After conquering the summits, we’ll enjoy a thrilling descent through a series of sweeping switchbacks, gliding past charming alpine villages tucked into the mountains. The route follows the sparkling waters of the Ousse River through the valley that shares its name, guiding us back toward Lourdes with unforgettable views at every turn.

From the top, we’ll take on a sweeping descent that feels like pure freedom, gliding from crisp mountain air down into softer landscapes as we circle back toward Lourdes. With every turn and every vista, you’ll understand why this road has defined Tour de France history and inspired riders from around the world.

Our destination is Gavarnie, a breathtaking natural amphitheatre carved by glaciers and framed by towering peaks—today also serving as the electrifying finish of the Tour de France stage. We’ll arrive with time to take in the atmosphere, lining the barriers to cheer on the pros as they battle up to this stunning finale. It’s a ride that combines beauty, challenge, and the living history of the Tour in one unforgettable day.

After the peloton has left, we’ll ride back to Lourdes and enjoy a final dinner together at our hotel.

Arrival airport: Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Direct flights to Barcelona are widely available from many international destinations.

Departure airport: Tarbes Lourdes Pyrenees Airport (LDE). Lourdes is connected with many destinations within France, as well as a number of other destinations within Europe.

Alternatively, you can travel from Lourdes to Paris via high-speed train, or contact us about the possibility of travelling to Madrid with our guides in our van.