For the first time, in 2026 Barcelona will host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the world’s most prestigious cycling race. It’ll be the fourth time the Tour visits Barcelona, but the first time it officially kicks off the race. This historic event places us on the global sports map and once again shows that Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia are committed to cycling, sustainable mobility and the spirit of sport.
From 4 to 6 July 2026. Three stages that will make history
Experience the excitement of the Tour right on your doorstep: three stages, three cities and thousands of cheering fans in the streets. In addition to Barcelona, the Tour will also pass through Tarragona, Granollers and many other locations in Catalonia.
The Tour by the numbers
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113
editions, 4 passing through Catalonia (1957, 1965, 2009 and 2026)
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190
countries following the broadcast
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150
million viewers in Europe alone
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2000
accredited international journalists
News
Find out how the participating cities are experiencing the run-up to the 2026 Tour departure from Catalonia.
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03/07/2025 - 11:50 h Barcelona gets ready for the 2026 Tour, with the participation of David Escudé in the Grand Départ of the 2025 Tour de FranceWith this institutional visit, Barcelona continues its preparations for the 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ, making it the first Catalan city to host this iconic competition.
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26/06/2025 - 10:54 h Ja Pedalo: Barcelona teaches 3,000 schoolchildren how to ride a bikeBarcelona launches the ‘Ja Pedalo’ programme, a new educational initiative conceived to teach 3,000 third-grade students to ride a bike or improve their existing cycling skills at the Horta-Miquel Poblet Velodrome.
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12/05/2025 - 13:22 h Sports The period for participating in the poster contest for the Tour de France 2026 in Barcelona is now openToday, 12 May, starts the period for submitting proposals to the contest to design the official poster of the Grand Départ, a creative call that aims to showcase local talent and the city's graphic identity.
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26/02/2025 - 17:29 h Granollers receives a visit from David Escudé and Christian Prudhomme within the framework of the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2026Granollers will be the centre of attention on 6 July 2026, when it hosts the start of the third stage of an historic edition of the Tour.
Upcoming key moments
These are the upcoming key moments that will allow us to experience the Tour de France like never before, events that will make us even more eager to join in the 2026 Tour de France Gran Départ from Barcelona.
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27 - JULY. 20
25The GDTF baton is passed to Barcelona in Paris
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23 - OCT. 20
25Presentation of the 2026 Tour route in Paris
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26 - MAR. 20
26Party to start the 100-day countdown to the GDTF in Barcelona
The three star cities
Three cities. Three stories. One heartbeat.
Barcelona
Capital of urban cycling
An open, diverse and vibrant city where ties to cycling and the Tour run deep. Over 260 km of cycle paths, century-old cycling clubs, passionate fans and a clear commitment to sustainability make Barcelona a city of cyclists and the perfect setting to make history with the Grand Départ.
Tarragona
Where history meets the sea
The Roman walls, part of a World Heritage Site, will bear witness to the start of this cycling adventure. Tarragona brings together tradition and the Mediterranean, with a great esteem for sport and all those involved in it.
Granollers
An active community, a welcoming city
With a strong sporting community and longstanding ties with cycling, Granollers will offer a stage full of warmth and enthusiasm, with the city pulling out all the stops for the third stage of the Tour.
