Tour de France: Barcelona Grand Depart

Overview

Join us on a pilgrimage from Girona to Barcelona for the unforgettable 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ. Stay in hand-picked 4★ hotels and soak up the atmosphere of cycling’s greatest race. Cheer roadside as the pros tackle the opening time trial and mountain-top finishes, and even ride sections of the same routes — from the sweeping Tarragona coastline to the legendary Montjuïc climb — fully supported and guided. Between stages, enjoy world-class dining, vibrant Catalan culture, and the comfort of luxury accommodations, making this the ultimate blend of cycling adventure and Mediterranean escape. Advanced: With a score of 3 out of 4, our advanced tours are designed for people who cycle regularly and want to spend full days on the bike. Cyclists should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on long climbs (at their own pace), and have good bike handling skills on bends and descents. E-bikes are available on all our routes. Arrival in Girona! Rendesvoux at 12 noon at Eat Sleep Cycle in Girona for a light lunch. There is an optional transfer from Barcelona centre at 10:00 am. We can arrange additional nights of accommodation in Girona for guests arriving the day before. We’ll kick off with a classic Girona ride, the stunning loop over Els Àngels to the Empordà region, and back across the Gavarres via Santa Pelaia. Enjoy a relaxed evening together in Girona where we’ll kick off the week in style at one of our favourite local restaurants. All too soon it’s time to say Adeu to Girona and start our pilgramage west to Barcelona. Today’s ride takes us through stunning landscapes and involves two key climbs – the climb to Sant Hilari Sacalm and to Montseny. We stay the night in rural Catalunya. Relax in the hotel gardens, take a swim in the pool and enjoy an evening together under the stars. The big day has arrived!! Its time to finish our ride through the mountains and drop down into Barcelona centre. After time to check-in and freshen up we’ll head to the port to see the Team Time Trial light up the city streets. Dine in style tonight at the Barcelona port. Today we’ll test our legs on one of Barcelona’s iconic climbs, Montserrat. In the afternoon we’ll watch the dramatic stage finish of Stage 2 on Montjuic. Today we’ll enjoy another classic Barcelona ride, the Matadepera Loop. We’ll combine the ride with lunch at a rual Catalan masia. We’ll also visit the town of Granollers to wave the Tour de France off as it leaves Barcelona. We’ll celebrate the final day of our trip with a spectacular day in the Garraf hills. Soak up views of the mediterranean before we drop down to the finish line of our own Grand Tour, a secluded spot on the mediterranean where we’ll indulge in a lazy lunch and optional swim. Tonight will be a night to remember in Barcelona city with our very own podium party and awards night to celebrate an amazing week together. Enjoy the assistance of our professional team of guides and support vehicle. The support vehicle is stocked with natural foods, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to solve any mechanical issues. Some days the support team will serve a delicious picnic in a scenic spot on the route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you fueled and healthy. Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders of all sorts united by a love of cycling who will help keep the group safe, motivated and savoring the trip of a lifetime. All guests will be given access to our digital Road Book and routes which will give everyone the flexibility to roll at their own pace. Bike hire is included in the tour. Wilier Filante SL: All roads. The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing. New fully integrated one piece carbon handlebar. Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting. Carbon wheels, 50 mm profile. Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34. Wilier Garda Hybrid Road E-Bike: All Road Electric. A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee. Jordi is from the Girona region and lives on the Costa Brava. Jordi continues to run his own food business and joins our guiding team in 2024 to offer a first-class vehicle support. Born and raised in Tossa de Mar, Josep is a local expert who has called Girona home for a decade. He lives for the perfect balance of sport, family, and health. A lover of Rock and Roll and “pizza parties,” Josep’s ideal day involves long, timeless rides and sharing cycling anecdotes. Fly into Girona or Barcelona Airport. Meeting point: 10 AM in Barcelona centre, or 12 noon at Eat Sleep Cycle, Girona. Departure: Plan your onward travel from Barcelona centre. Full support. 4* Hotels. Full board - breakfast, lunches and dinners. Group transfer from Barcelona Airport to Girona. High-end bike hire is included. If you love cycling, put a cycling tour of Girona at the top of your bucket list. Girona is a paradise for road, gravel and mountain bikers, and boasts an incredible network of routes that will blow your mind. It is a destination that can be enjoyed all year round, with the most popular months being March to June and September to November. A 30% deposit will secure your place on the trip. The final balance is due 90 days before the trip departure.

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