From Viareggio to Barcelona: Mediterranean Bike Adventure

This 13-day guided cycling tour runs from Viareggio, Italy to Barcelona, Spain, suitable for both regular bikes and e-bikes.

Highlights

• Multilingual certified cycling guide
• Completed tours on the established route
• A 13-day two-wheel adventure
• Technical and safety support throughout
• Walkie-talkie for each participant

Description

The tour starts in Viareggio, northern Tuscany, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Florence and 30 minutes from Pisa. Cyclists pedal along the coast to Barcelona, passing through Italian towns such as Santo Stefano Magra, Chiavari, and Genova, crossing the Passo del Bracco, then following the Ligurian coast through Savona, Imperia, Sanremo, and Ventimiglia.

Crossing into France, the route covers Menton, Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, La Ciotat, and Marseille, before exploring the Camargue region, home to pink flamingos and bulls. The journey continues through Montpellier, Béziers, Narbonne, and Perpignan.

Entering Spain via Figueres, birthplace of Salvador Dalí, the route continues through Girona and the Costa Brava, ending in Barcelona near the Sagrada Família.

This daytime tour operates daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Accommodation is not included; participants may camp with the group or arrange their own hotels or B&Bs. Each morning begins with a 7:30 AM meeting at a pre-agreed point. The tour concludes in Barcelona, with return travel arranged independently.

Bikes and e-bikes are available at no additional cost if participants do not bring their own.

Includes

• Walkie-talkie for communication
• Professional multilingual cycling guide service
• Basic technical assistance
• Guide assistants, if needed
• Bicycle or e-bike rental if required

Excludes

• Accommodation bookings
• Guided visits to museums, churches, or monuments
• Return ticket to Italy
• Meals (lunches and dinners)
• Souvenir purchases

Important Information

• The tour runs daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Accommodation is not included, allowing participants to camp or book accommodation independently.
• Daily meet-up at 7:30 AM at a meeting point confirmed the evening before.
• The tour ends in Barcelona; participants arrange their own return travel.
• Bikes and e-bikes are available free of charge if not provided by participants.
• A non-competitive medical certificate from a family doctor is required before the tour departure.
• Participants opting to camp should bring their own tent and camping gear.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour starts for a full refund.

For a smooth experience, bring appropriate cycling gear, a helmet, and any personal camping equipment if planning to camp. Booking in advance is recommended, especially in peak season.