Bordeaux to Barcelona - 2025/26

Duration
15 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Challenging
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

This is a classic ride that takes you from southern France across the Pyrenees to Spain. There is a superb variety of scenery along the way - vineyards, mountains, gorges and the fabulous rock formations around the hilltop monastery at Montserrat. There is a rest day in the Pyrenees and a free day at the end of the trip to explore the city of Barcelona. This is a fantastic cycling holiday with an excellent variety of terrain and scenery so that there is something for everyone. Although the route takes you through the mountains of the Pyrenees, the trip has been designed to appeal to all cyclists - the first few days offer some easy riding giving you the chance to prepare yourself before tackling the high mountains. The trip ends at Barcelona, one of the most exciting cities in Europe. We will be staying at small family-run hotels (larger establishments in the major cities of Bordeaux and Barcelona, and at the monastery at Montserrat). This trip connects seamlessly with our Barcelona to Gibraltar trip, and you are welcome to book both.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive at Bordeaux

Arrive at Bordeaux

Day 2: Bordeaux to Villandraut

46 km 0 m

D2

Bordeaux to Villandraut

Day 3: Villandraut to Barbotan

56 km 0 m

D2

Villandraut to Barbotan

Day 4: Barbotan to Marciac

42 km 0 m

D1

Barbotan to Marciac

Day 5: Marciac to St Gaudens

57 km 0 m

D2

Marciac to St Gaudens

Day 6: St Gaudens to Bagneres-de-Luchon

45 km 0 m

D2

St Gaudens to Bagneres-de-Luchon

Day 7: Rest Day at Luchon

Rest Day at Luchon

Day 8: Bagneres-de-Luchon to Arties

30 km 0 m

D1

Bagneres-de-Luchon to Arties

Day 9: Arties to Sort

45 km 0 m

D2

Arties to Sort

Day 10: Sort to Coll de Nargo

42 km 0 m

D1

Sort to Coll de Nargo

Day 11: Coll de Nargo to Solsona

44 km 0 m

D1

Coll de Nargo to Solsona

Day 12: Solsona to Montserrat

56 km 0 m

D2

Solsona to Montserrat

Day 13: Montserrat to Barcelona

40 km 0 m

D1

Montserrat to Barcelona

Day 14: Free day in Barcelona

Free day in Barcelona

Day 15: Transfer to airport to return home

Transfer to airport to return home

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Pyrenees

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