8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
From Tibidabo to Penedès, from Garraf to Osona — eight routes through the landscapes that connect the province of Barcelona with the 2026 Grand Départ.
Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona
From the Maresme to the Berguedà, from Penedès to Montserrat — six routes that go further into the cycling depth of the province.
Ideas for enjoying nature close to Barcelona
If you’re the sort of person who enjoys combining cultural visits in cities with nature excursions, here are four of the routes favoured by Barcelona locals, who also like to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors, especially when these beauty spots are so close to home. These routes offer something for everyone and, like almost every other route in the country, can be enjoyed all year round.
Paths to Heaven
The pilgrim is perhaps the most ancient kind of tourist. Motivated by a desire for spiritual growth, pilgrims walk long distances, exploring new landscapes and different cultures with the goal of achieving a more sublime reality. Nevertheless, nowadays the profile of pilgrims has diversified considerably and religious routes have become more than paths to self-knowledge. Here you have 4 routes for modern pilgrims.
Carnival is about much more than fancy dress, parades with floats, satirical speeches and traditional dances. Gluttony and a certain amount of drunkenness characterise these festivities, and there are plenty of occasions to fill your belly between Fat Thursday and Ash Wednesday. But always as part of a group, because the “King of the Layabouts” can’t bear solitude. Would you like to discover some of heartiest communal feasts organised for Carnival?
There are places that inspire. Towns and cities with charming museums, where you can enjoy the rich cultural and scientific heritage of Barcelona's regions without having to contend with crowds and endless queues. If you go alone or with adult company, like a friend or partner, you will, of course, be able to concentrate and take more in. If you decide to take children, you will be able to exchange curiosities and different ways of perceiving. Your perspectives will change forever!
Waking up in the heart of nature at whatever time you fancy. Strolling to the campsite supermarket to buy some freshly-baked bread. An entertainment team, a babysitting service and all sorts of amenities for kids. A restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, if you don’t feel like cooking. The chance to meet new friends. Excellent value for money. A family camping holiday has plenty going for it. But guess what! You’ll find even more advantages in the regions of Barcelona!
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