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 in figures
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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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06/10/2025 - 13:45 h 3,200 cyclists take part in the 2025 Barcelona Bike Festival Bike RideSustainable mobility and civic responsibility are the main focus of the Bike Festival and the Bike Ride, a gathering where families, friends, enthusiasts and organisations celebrate the use of bicycles in the city.
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02/10/2025 - 17:01 h Granollers is celebrating 2025 Bicycle Day on Sunday 5 OctoberGranollers is getting ready for another edition of its Bicycle Day, a festive, participatory day that showcases bicycle riding as a means of sustainable transport, leisure and sport.
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01/10/2025 - 08:27 h The Bike Festival and Bike Ride return on 5 OctoberThe Barcelona Bike Festival and Bike Ride is back, offering an essential event to enjoy sustainable transport together on two wheels.
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30/09/2025 - 12:56 h Gearing up for the Grand Départ del Tour 2026 with a historical exhibition at the INEFCThe Barcelona INEFC is hosting an exhibition from 25 September to 31 October, looking at the relationship between the city and the Tour de France.
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 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 start 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.
