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: Olbia
Finish: Olbia
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Departures
Guided: 01.05; 18.09 (dates refer to the arrival day) (minimum party size: 8 participants)
Self guided: Everyday of the year all year round
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): 125 (5 dinners, all except Olbia, drinks not included)
Bike rental: 160 (Felt 75 or similar)
Transfer rates per person (min. 2 persons):
- Olbia Airport - Hotel: 20
- Alghero - Olbia: 75
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
- Suppy 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, Bosa and Castelsardo
- Limbara Granite Massif
- Marghine and Goceano forests
- The old traditions of central Sardinia
- Sardinian foods and wines
Programme
"Fantastic holiday, something we have always wanted to do". Andrew and Diane
Arrival day in Olbia
Today we get to know each other, during the welcome meeting the guides will explain the route. Dinner and overnight.
1st day: Olbia to Castelsardo (97 km, climb 1500m)
Bike ride: Priatu Calangianus Tempio Pausania Aggius Valledoria Castelsardo.
Highlights of the day:
- Cork oak forest,
- Limbara Granite Massif,
- The ancient granite building of Tempio Pausania,
- La Valle della Luna (moon valley),
- The Castle of Castelsardo.
2nd day: Castelsardo to Algero (95 km, climb 1400m)
Bike ride: Castelsardo - Nulvi Osilo Sassari - Alghero.
Highlights of the day:
- Nulvi pasture and countryside,
- The Castle of Osilo,
- Piazza Italia at Sassari,
- Usini and Uri countryside,
- The ancient Catalan town of Alghero.
3rd day: Alghero to Macomer (85 km, climb 1600m)
Bike ride: Alghero Bosa Modolo Sagama Macomer.
Highlights of the day:
- The coastal road between Bosa and Alghero,
- The romantic medieval town of Bosa,
- The Malvasia di Bosa wine route,
- Natural springs of the Montiferru range,
- Monte di SantAntonio.
4th day: Macomer to Nuoro (80 km, climb 1200m)
Bike ride: Macomer Badde Salighes Burgos Nuoro.
Highlights of the day:
- The Marghine range,
- Forest of Badde e Salighes,
- Villa Piercy,
- The Castle of Burgos,
- Old traditions of Barbagia.
5th 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.
6th day: Siniscola to Olbia (55-85 km, climb 380-1400m)
Bike ride: Siniscola Talavΰ Pedra Bianca Padru Loiri - Olbia.
Highlights of the day:
- The amazing island of Tavolara,
- Beaches of Budoni,
- Lake of Posada,
- Alΰ dei Sardi plateau,
- The lively centre of Olbia.
Departure day
After breakfast, transfer to Olbia Airport. End of services.