North Sardinia
Explore the northern part of Sardinia from Olbia to Alghero on this self-guided holiday. With breathtaking views and scenery, this tour passes through stunning beaches, dramatic scenery and forested mountains.
Discover the beauties of the fabled Costa Smeralda and spend time in the city of Sassari before finishing your tour in the fortified town of Alghero. This is a mixed terrain tour with varied altitudes and difficulties, perfect for people who are confident in the saddle.
Itinerary
Welcome briefing and handing over of rental bicycles only on Saturdays at 5pm. On any other days you will find the travel documents and bicycles deposited in your arrival hotel.
Discover the beauties of the fabled Costa Smeralda when the millionaires are away! Ride thorugh Cannigione to Arzachena, up the into the hills of San Pantaleo and back down to Porto Cervo, Baia Sardinia.
From Cannigione along the coast to Palau, where you take the ferry to the town of La Maddalena, cross the bridge to Caprera, home of the Garibaldi museum and back through Palau to Cannigione.
Today you venture inland to Arzachena and up into the hills and lakes of Sant’Antonio di Gallura, and on to Calangianus and Nuchis and finally up to Tempio Pausania.
From Tempio Pausania to Aggius, through the dramatic stone formation of Valley of the moon, back to the coast staying in Castelsardo.
Ride along the coast to Lu Bagnu and then head inland again to Nulvi and Osilo, enjoying the spectacular views of the Anglona rolling hills and pastures.
From Sassari ride along backroads to reach the fortified town of Alghero, probably the nicest town in Sardinia and final destination of your trip.
After breakfast the tour is completed, or you can stay for some more days. Please discuss this option
Route overview
Two cycle days (4-6) are easy (predominantly flat to slightly undulating), 2 stages (1-2) are medium with an undulating terrain and 2 cycle days (3-5) are difficult with longer climbs. Basically good cycle fitness is required to really enjoy yourself.
Total distance cycled: 310 km
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Starting point of the tour : Cannigione
What’s included
Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- 7 Nights in 3 star hotels, all rooms with en suite bathroom
- Standard Bike Hire
- 7 Breakfasts
- Tour presentation (welcome meeting/call)
- Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
- Supply of route notes and maps
- Telephone assistance
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- E-Bikes (optional)
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
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