Our 'Ride London to Barcelona' cycle tour is an exhilarating and challenging adventure spanning southern England, four regions of western France, the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish region of Catalonia. The entire route is 1,400 kilometres through remarkably diverse landscapes. You will complete it in 11 cycling days. The total metres climbed is approximately 16,000 m.
Reviews
"I recently completed WAC's London to Barcelona cycling tour. The whole trip was a great pleasure thanks to WAC's thoughtful route, organisation and people. I enjoyed every minute"
Paul Squire (United Kingdom)
"A very unforgettable journey. You just need to concentrate on riding and enjoying the wonderful scenery, and don't worry about the rest."
Ya Hsin Yeh (Taiwain)
2026 Dates:
Book your 2026 London to Barcelona tour before 21st September at the 2025 price! £2,220 instead of £2,475!
3rd to 16th May, 2026 TAKING BOOKINGS
See Dates and Rates section below to book
Route Map of the London to Barcelona Cycle Tour
Join us in May and June 2026 for this fully supported road bike tour from London in southern England to Barcelona on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Our journey starts on southern England’s green country roads from London to Portsmouth. The ferry journey across the channel to France is a delightful experience.
On the French side, you’ll cycle through beautiful river valleys and villages. Ride through Normandie, the Loire river valley, marvel at the beauty of the Dordogne and admire the many chateaus. Périgord, Limousin and Dordogne are characterized by their picture-postcard villages and empty country lanes. Further south to Albi and on to Carcassonne and the countryside has a dry, sun-kissed feel to it. Congratulate yourself as you make the 52 kilometre climb to the Spanish border in the Pyrenees and revel in the ensuing descent through the Catalonian hills to Barcelona.
Distance and Climbing
The London to Barcelona tour is a challenging tour with some longer days in the saddle. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty and a few which are challenging. You will most likely need to train for the event and ensure you are fit enough to complete the distance and climbing.
On this epic cycle journey from London to Barcelona you will experience a cycle tour with a remarkable diversity of landscapes and scenery.
This tour is suitable for our AVID Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. The entire route is approximately 1,400 kilometres (850 mi) in 11 cycling days plus one arrival day, one departure day and one rest day in Carcassonne.
- 120 km (72 mi) daily average
- 1,250 m (4,100 ft) daily average
Price
- The price is £2,220 per person sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £845.
- Returning customers enjoy a 5% discount
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation and breakfast in great hotels and guesthouses
- Portsmouth to Caen overnight ferry with twin share cabin
- Luggage transfer
- Advice on places to stop for your morning coffee
- Water, Soft drinks, fruit, cakes and bars en route
- Van and mechanical support
- GPX route files
- FREE tour cycling jersey!
Optional Extras
- Bike Box / Bag Handling. We will collect your bike box or bag at the start of the tour and deliver it to you at the finish. Cost £100
- Extra nights can be booked at our start and finish hotels at a special price. We can send further details upon request.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Evening meals - stopovers have reasonably priced restaurants and pubs nearby and some hotels have good dining. Breakfast IS included
- Optional trips / entry fees for any excursions you arrange independently
- Insurance - you need to organise your own bike and travel insurance as required
- Gels, high energy bars, energy powder and shakes - bring your own as per what works best for you and your tummy!
- Flights to start or from finish
An email will be sent out prior to the tour with a link to order extras and merchandise
