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Experience the ultimate Lidl-Trek team access and VIP race viewing at the Tour de France Grand Depart in Barcelona.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Barcelona (BCN)
Pick-up location:
Girona Train Station, Girona, Spain
Pick-up time:
12:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Barcelona (BCN)
Drop-off location:
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Drop-off time:
10:00 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your bike tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Barcelona (BCN) and then take a train to Girona.
From Terminal 1, buses depart every 30 minutes for Barcelona Estació Sants. Outside Terminal 2, trains depart directly for Barcelona Estació Sants where you can transfer to trains to Girona. Alternatively, taxis are plentiful from both terminals and operate 24 hours a day. The journey to the train station in the city center will take 20-30 minutes and cost around 35€. For more information, consult www.renfe.com. From Barcelona Estació Sants and Estació de França, trains depart hourly for Girona.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Girona Train Station (Pl. Espanya, s/n, 17004, Girona) at 12:00 PM on the first day of your Tour de France Costa Brava bike tour. You'll shuttle 45 minutes to the Empuries coast for a gourmet lunch. Please have your first-day cycling clothes and riding gear easily accessible, separate from your luggage. After lunch, your guides will do a bike fit before you begin your day’s ride through the Empordà countryside.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Mas de Torrent (+34 972 303 292), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. A taxi from the Girona train station to the ride start or first hotel will take about 45 minutes and cost around 60€.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM at the Hotel Arts Barcelona. Please make your own onward travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
Welcome to Costa Brava with a delightful lunch in Empúries
Overview
Welcome to the Costa Brava on your Tour de France bike tour! This region is a cyclist’s paradise—filled with winding country roads, vibrant cafés, and a culture that lives and breathes cycling. Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Girona Train Station at 12:00 PM. After a 50-minute shuttle, arrive in the seaside town of Empúries for a delicious lunch overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean. Your guides will then fit you to your Trek bike before a warm-up ride through quiet rural lanes in the Empordà countryside. This evening, enjoy a glass of locally made cava paired with handmade tapas on the hotel’s garden terrace as your guides share the adventures that await. End the day with an unforgettable welcome dinner at the hotel, in their celebrated Mediterranean restaurant—an explosion of flavor that sets the tone for the week ahead.
Hotel
Mas de Torrent
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Handmade tapas
Savor exquisite handmade tapas on the hotel’s aromatic garden terrace as your guides introduce the upcoming week's adventures.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Empuries to Torrent - Approximately 17 mi | 27 km and 715 ft | 218 m
Pedal the picturesque countryside and enjoy a private walking tour of medieval Peratallada
Overview
You’ll want to take plenty of photos today as the beauty of the Costa Brava unfolds at every turn. Ride through the rolling countryside of Baix Empordà , where the Pyrénées rise in the distance and ancient stone villages dot the landscape. Pause for an espresso in the medieval town of Pals before continuing along undulating roads to Calella de Palafrugell, a traditional fishing village perched above a coastline dotted with small coves and fishing boats. Enjoy a seaside lunch with sweeping Mediterranean views, then choose to linger on the beach or ride back through fields of green and bursts of wildflowers. This evening, stroll the cobbled lanes of Peratallada on a private walking tour before dinner at one of its inviting bistros, soaking in the charm and golden glow of this beautifully preserved medieval town.
Hotel
Mas de Torrent
Meals included
Breakfast I Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Private walking tour of Peratallada
Discover the history and secrets of this perfectly-preserved medieval town on a private walking tour led by our knowledgeable local guide.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Torrent to Calella de Palafrugell Return - Approximately 34 mi | 54 km and 1675 ft | 511 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Torrent to Calella de Palafrugell with Shuttle - Approximately 22 mi | 36 km and 810 ft | 247m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Torrent to Calella de Palafrugell with Coastal Return - Approximately 46 mi | 74 km and 2,810 ft | 853 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Private walking tour of Peratellada
Ride from Torrent to a wine-paired lunch in Calonge
Overview
Today’s ride carries you from the inland plains to the sparkling Mediterranean, winding through Les Gavarres—a rugged mountain massif of the Catalan Coastal Range. This protected natural area, once home to prehistoric settlements, is now a peaceful landscape dotted with old stone farmhouses and quiet hamlets. Pause at Mas Bell Lloc, a family-run organic winery where traditions have been passed down for generations. Enjoy a private tour of the estate followed by a leisurely lunch on the vineyard grounds, where local specialties are paired perfectly with their organic wines. This afternoon, choose to either shuttle back to our hotel or opt to climb back over Les Gavarres to return to our hotel. This evening, we´ll raise a glass and toast to an incredible day of riding and culinary treats and savor dinner at our hotel. Tonight, prepare for our transfer to Barcelona and the much-anticipated Tour de France tomorrow.
Hotel
Mas de Torrent
Meals included
Breakfast I Lunch I Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Private wine tasting tour and lunch
Enjoy a private tour and tasting at Cellar Brugarol, an award-winning underground winery at Mas Bell Lloc blending modern design with heritage.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Torrent to Mas Bell Lloc with Shuttle - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 1,590 ft | 485 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Torrent to Mas Bell Lloc Return -Approximately 49 mi | 78 km and 3,080 ft | 940 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Winery tour and tasting
Transfer to Barcelona with an exclusive Pro team event with Lidl-Trek
Overview
This morning, choose to enjoy a last morning ride in the Empordà or linger over a second café con leche before a 90 minute private shuttle whisks you to Barcelona. The city is alive with anticipation as it prepares for tomorrow’s Grand Départ of the Tour de France. This afternoon, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access with Lidl-Trek—join team representatives for a Q&A and, if race regulations allow, step aboard the team bus as mechanics fine-tune the pros’ bikes. Afterward, check into our luxurious 5-star Hotel Arts Barcelona, perfectly located on the beach and in the heart of the action. The evening is yours to explore the city and dine where you wish, then gear up for tomorrow’s first stage of the 2026 Tour de France!
Hotel
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Meet and greet with Lidl-Trek team reps
Go behind the scenes with Lidl-Trek for a Q&A and, if permitted, a team bus tour as mechanics prep the pros' bikes for tomorrow’s stage.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Mas Torrent to Ullastret Loop - Approximately 18 mi | 27 km and 890 ft | 270 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TEAM ACCESS:
Exclusive Pro team event with Lidl-Trek
Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Barcelona
Overview
This morning, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience at the Grand Départ of this year’s Tour de France. With exclusive VIP passes, we’ll enter the official departure village—where you can stroll among team areas, snap photos of the pros warming up, and feel the electric buzz of their first race day. Then, watch the riders take off in the Tour’s first team time trial since 2019, covering 19 kilometers (12 miles) and finishing with a 5.1% climb to the Olympic Stadium atop Montjuïc. Your heart will race with excitement as you return to the bustling city center to watch the thrilling final riders finish on TV at our hotel. Who will be the first rider to claim the coveted yellow jersey? Tonight, we’ll gather for a celebratory gourmet dinner—raising a glass to an unforgettable week of world-class cycling, camaraderie, and the thrill of the Tour!
Hotel
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Meals included
Breakfast I Lunch I Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Barcelona
Enjoy VIP access to the Tour’s Stage 1 Départ village, meet the pros as they warm up, and watch the thrilling return of the team time trial.
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 1: Barcelona to Barcelona
Activity 2
TODAY’S RACE ACCESS:
Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Barcelona
Bid Adéu!
Overview
After an amazing time together, your trip of a lifetime comes to a close. Choose to sleep in today or enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel as you reflect on the lasting memories you’ve made. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM at the Hotel Arts Barcelona, but you can enjoy a 12:00 noon checkout time. Please make your own onward travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:
Stage 2: Tarragona to Barcelona
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Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
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Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).
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Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
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