NORTH SARDINIA GRAND TOUR
Sardinia is like heaven to any keen road cyclist: the roads are perfectly paved and free from motorised traffic. This beautiful trip will take you right in the heart of the most ancient land in Europe. Among mountains sculpted by wind and sun, with its deep canyons and unspoilt forests, we discover nature in its most savage form, archaeological remains which are unique in the world and traditions with their roots lost in the dawn of history
Tour details
Tour code: RCG1 guided, RCS1 self guided
Starting point: Alghero, Olbia (self-guided only)
Finish: Alghero, Olbia (self-guided only)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Departures
Guided: 21.04; 15.09 (dates refer to the arrival day) (minimum party size: 8 participants)
Self guided: Every Saturday of the year all year round
Important notice: It is possible to start the tour in either Alghero or Olbia (self guided version only)
Price
Guided: € 990
Self guided: € 750
Single room supplement: € 150 (€ 300 in case of a self guided client travelling
alone)
Half board supplement (only for self guided): € 175 (7 dinners, drinks not included)
Bike rental: € 160 (Trek 2.5 or similar)
Transfer rates per person (min. 2 persons):
- Alghero Airport - Hotel: € 20
- Olbia Airport - Hotel: € 20
- Alghero - Olbia: € 80
Services included in Guided tour:
- 7 nights in 3 Star hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- 7 dinners
- 6 Picnic lunches during tour stages
- Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
- Support van
- 2 Local English-speaking guides
- Supply of route maps
Not included:
- Drinks with evening meals
Services included in Self guided tour:
- 7 nights in 3 Star hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- Welcome meeting (tour explanation and bike fitting)
- Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
- Supply of road book and maps
- Telephone assistance
Not included:
- Lunches and dinners
- Admission to museums and archaeological sites
Activity level
- Cycling days: 6
- Total length: 515 km (85 km/day approx)
- Total climb: 7500mt (1250mt/day approx)
Highlights
- Ancient towns of Alghero and Castelsardo
- Limbara Granite Massif
- Marghine and Goceano forests
- The old traditions of central Sardinia
- Sardinian food and wine
Programme
"Fantastic holiday, something we have always wanted to do". Andrew and Diane
Arrival day in Alghero
Today we get to know each other, during the welcome meeting the guides will explain the route. Dinner and overnight.
1st day: Alghero to Badde Salighes (90 km, climb 2100m)
Bike ride: Alghero – Villanova – Bonorva – Badde Salighes.
Highlights of the day:
- The coastal view leaving Alghero,
- The wild and remote interior,
- Forest of Badde Salighes and Villa Piercy.
2nd day: Badde Salighes to Nuoro (70 km, climb 1200m)
Bike ride: Badde Salighes – Burgos – Nuoro.
Highlights of the day:
- The Marghine mountain range,
- The Castle of Burgos,
- Museum of old traditions of Barbagia in Nuoro.
3rd day: Nuoro to Siniscola (85 km, climb 1300m)
Bike ride: Nuoro – Oliena - Lula - Siniscola.
Highlights of the day:
- The Supramonte di Oliena massif,
- The Nepente red wine,
- Su Gologone springs,
- The stunning limestone range of Monte Albo,
- The pretty harbour of La Caletta at Siniscola.
4th day: Siniscola to Olbia (55 km, climb 500m)
Bike ride: Siniscola – Posada – Budoni – San Teodoro – Olbia.
Highlights of the day:
- The amazing island of Tavolara,
- Beaches of Budoni,
- The lively centre of Olbia.
5th day: Olbia to Castelsardo (97 km, climb 1350m)
Bike ride: Priatu – Calangianus – Tempio Pausania – Aggius – Valledoria – Castelsardo.
Highlights of the day:
- Cork oak forest on Limbara mountain range,
- Granite building of Tempio Pausania,
- La Valle della Luna (moon valley),
- The old town of Castelsardo.
6th day: Castelsardo to Alghero (95 km, climb 1500m)
Bike ride: Castelsardo - Nulvi – Osilo – Sassari - Alghero.
Highlights of the day:
- The rolling hills of Anglona,
- The Castle of Osilo,
- The ancient Catalan town of Alghero.
Departure day
After breakfast, end of services.