London to Barcelona

This London to Barcelona ride is a 12 day trip across 3 countries between 2 iconic European cities. An epic ride that offers you the chance to take in the sights of France and northern Spain and includes a traverse of the Pyrenees, before finishing in the amazing city that is Barcelona.

Distance (KM)

Elevation (M)

Days Riding

This route offers plenty of flexibility and isn’t limited to the example shown here. There are many different ways to do this journey, and we can adapt it to your requirements. The options are endless, what you’ll find below is simply a typical itinerary.

London to Barcelona Itinerary

As with all pie rides, our guides and support crew will be with you every step of the way, keeping you fed and hydrated, and providing plenty of encouragement and support. This is a real test of endurance, but the ride will leave you with a sense of accomplishment like no other. You’ll be proud to wear the “been there, done that” jersey!

Hotel accommodation will be provided each night, along with at least 3 refreshment stops during the day. The mid-ride rest day offers a welcome break and a chance to spend some time off your bike and explore the local area. The ride finishes at the Mediterranean coast in Barcelona. What more could you want?!

Day 1 – London to Portsmouth

Distance: 143km

Elevation: 1355m

Day 2 – Ouisterham to Alencon

Distance: 122km

Elevation: 1102m

Day 3 – Alencon to Tours

Distance: 155km

Elevation: 1116m

Day 4 – Tours to Lussac-les-Châteaux

Distance: 127km

Elevation: 948m

Day 5 – Lussac-les-Châteaux to Arnac-pompadour

Distance: 156km

Elevation: 2042m

‘The service and attention during and leading up to the ride is amazing. Fully recommend.’ Els, Vantage, London to Amsterdam

Day 6 – Arnac-Pompador to Bouzie

Distance: 150km

Elevation: 1781m

Day 7 – Bouzie to Albi

Distance: 113km

Elevation: 1618m

Day 8

Rest Day

Day 9 – Albi to Carcassonne

Distance: 111km

Elevation: 1569m

Day 10 – Carcassonne to Le Boulou

Distance: 138km

Elevation: 1737m

Day 11 – Le Boulou to Ripoll

Distance: 97km

Elevation: 1785m

Day 12 – Ripoll to Barcelona

Distance: 145km

Elevation: 2258m

Total Distance: 1458km

Total Elevation: 17,312m

Example Routes

What Our Clients Say…

      
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   Sally 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superb organisation by Team PIE
  
 
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   Sarah Bower 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Four day trip from Ljubljana to Trieste. Lovely friendly staff with excellent efficient organisation. Very nice hotels  and great coffee and lunch stops - only wish they could have organised the weather too! Incredible support in tough conditions. Top notch all round.
  
 
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   Jason Bacon 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 9th PIE organised cycle challenge for the 40tude charity. Another spectacularly organised PIE ride. The way the team and guides handled and responded to all the surprises and challenges thrown their way, making everything smooth for us punters was extraordinary. And very much appreciated. The most professional and friendly group of tour managers, support team and cycle guides. Well done to the whole PIE team and Paul & Tina. You are simply the best.
  
 
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   Greg Martin 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Event team did a great job coping with air traffic meltdown in the UK, storms in Slovenia and road closures from visiting diplomats.

accommodating, feeding and moving over 30 people on a daily basis is no easy task and they do it very well! Kudos to Paul and team.
  
 
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   James Purves 
 16/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is probably my 6th rode with pie. They always have things organised and when something isn’t quite right it is fixed quickly and with lots of communication. Paul and the team were brilliant in Slovenia with us all. When you are cycling and out of your comfort zone the last thing you want is to worry about the logistics and pie do that all for you. Thanks And see you soon at the next ride!
  
 
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   Richard Plaistowe 
 05/09/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pie Events helped me organise the Branditos networking cycles at the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in London, and sorted routes and guides.  Tje rides were thoroughly enjoyable and professionally guided (and 100% safe)  Riders from all over the world participated and everyone  was effusive in their praise.  A fantastic success thanks to Pie Events.
  
 
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   Daniel Osmer 
 27/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've just completed my second 4-day group ride managed by pie. Again, it was a fantastic experience. The 3 person pie team - a trip co-ordinator, ride guide, and on-bike medic - were all top professionals as well as great fun. It was another great trip which the whole team enjoyed. I highly recommend pie.
  
 
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   Ron Rees Davies 
 27/07/2026
 
 
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   Michael Taylor 
 24/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. PIE is outstanding and are indeed passionate about their events.

Whether Medical, Portering, Providing Food (paying attention to dietary requirements) and Drink (morning coffee, regular rehydration electrolyte tabs, soft drinks at lunch, alcoholic beverages at the end of the day - if you like that sort of thing), excellent hotels & restaurants, - all needs catered for.

Staff - highly sympathetic & empathetic - who convert a steep hill into a mere undulation. All staff  were immaculately turned out in identical uniforms.

Bike maintenance - Brilliant
Route planning - beautiful lanes, B roads, cycle paths - superb routes.

Overall - excellent management throughout, with high empathy and support for all participants (including a cat!!).
  
 
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   John Pocock 
 23/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many many thanks for all your team’s support and guidance over the last 4 days. You provided perfect guides and excellent on the spot management. Your ride support team were always on hand to help and kept our water and salt levels up at all times. Your team were really professional and our whole group gelled around them.

Of us 8 riders who did the whole 260 mile trip, we have all gone away absolutely delighted with the achievement AND the organisation provided by yourselves.
  
 
  
  
 
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