Catalonia has kicked off the 100-day countdown to the 2026 Tour de France with a spectacular yellow lighting campaign that has united more than 130 locations in 50 municipalities. This initiative reinforces Barcelona’s position as host of the 2026 Grand Départ and projects the region internationally.

In Barcelona, ​​iconic monuments such as the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and the MNAC, as well as infrastructures like the Torre Glòries, the Palau Sant Jordi, and the airport, have been bathed in the yellow of the cycling jersey. The initiative has also extended to key cities such as Tarragona and Granollersand numerous municipalities throughout the country.

The main event was held on Passeig Lluís Companys, with the 100-Day Countdown to the Tour de France Barcelona 2026 celebration, which combined family-friendly activities, exhibitions, and a tribute to cycling clubs. The event was attended by Jaume Collboni, Christian Prudhomme and David Escudé, as well as cyclists Miguel Induráin and Iván Romeo.

One of the highlights was the unveiling of the official countdown clock at the Arc de Triomf, a symbol of the start of the final stretch to the Tour’s start. The day culminated with the première of “Energia!”, the official song of the Grand Départ 2026, performed by Doctor Prats.

Furthermore, the installation of giant Tour de France jerseys at various locations throughout the region reinforced the image of unity and readiness for an event that will place Barcelona and Catalonia at the heart of world cycling.