Cycling Tour to discover the North of Sardinia

Discover in 8 days the north of Sardinia by bike - from the Costa Smeralda to Alghero (or vice versa)

Let yourself be surprised by the north of Sardinia, by the Costa Smeralda, when the jet set is far away and pedaling along roads permeated with the scent of myrtle. Admire the wind-sculpted Gallura granite rocks and the dense cork forests, then rest on white beaches and secluded coves. Let this bike tour show you medieval Sardinia from Castelsardo to Alghero.

Overview

• Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
• Overnight stay with breakfast
• Distance: 300 - 320 km
• Starting point: Alghero | End point: Cannigione (or viceversa)
• Difficulty level: easy to challenging, 6 cycling stages – 1 easy, 4 medium and 1 demanding stageges: 3 easy (mostly flat), 1 moderate (with some short climbs), and 2 more challenging (with some demanding climbs)
• Start dates: always Saturdays, other days available upon request for an additional fee
• Best time to travel: April–June / September–October due to mild temperatures

 

Highlights

• The Emerald Coast
• The islands of La Maddalena and Caprera
• The granite mountains and cork forests of Gallura
• The wide pastures of Anglona
• The medieval fortress of Castelsardo, the bastion and the city walls in Alghero

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Program with departure Costa Smeralda

* When departing from Alghero, the stages are reversed

Day 1: Arrival
Organized transfer or individual arrival to Cannigione, overnight stay.

Day 2: Costa Smeralda, round trip (54 km)
Discover the beauties of the Costa Smeralda! We cycle towards Arzachena and then up to the hills of San Pantaleo. We continue towards Porto Cervo and then to Baia Sardinia before returning to Cannigione.

Day 3: The archipelago of La Maddalena, round trip (60km)
Today we head north to Palau from where we take the ferry to La Maddalena. From here, via a bridge, you can reach the island of Caprera, where the Garibaldi House-Museum is located. Back in La Maddalena, a tour allows us to discover the beautiful beaches of this small island. Return by ferry to Palau and Cannigione.

Day 4: Cannigione - Tempio Pausania / Nuchis (51 km)
Today we explore the beauties of interior Sardinia: we drive through Gallura, characterized by large cork oak forests and imposing granite rocks shaped by wind and rain, to Tempio Pausania, where we spend the night.

Day 5: Tempio Pausania / Nuchis – Castelsardo (49 km)
From Tempio we head towards the sea again, passing the Valley of the Moon (Valle della Luna). The cycling stage ends in Castelsardo, a medieval fortress built in 1102 by the Doria family overlooking the sea.

Day 6: Castelsardo – Sassari (33/55 km)
We visit another area of ​​the interior and pass through the villages of Nulvi and Osilo to enjoy spectacular views over the entire Anglona region. Tonight we sleep in Sassari, the second largest city in Sardinia.

Day 7: Sassari – Alghero (44 km)
The last stage of our bike tour takes us to Alghero. After leaving Sassari we reach the coast by cycling on secondary roads. Alghero is a beautiful fortified city famous for its seafront ramparts. The streets of the historic center, which are completely closed to traffic, retain a special charm. Alghero residents continue to speak a dialect directly derived from Catalan, making the city a linguistic enclave.

Day 8: End of the tour
After breakfast, end of service.

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FAQ

Who can participate?
Experienced cyclists. E-bike rental is available upon request to make the tour easier.

What's included in the price?
The base price includes 7 nights' accommodation with breakfast, luggage transfer from hotel to hotel, a support vehicle for a few days, an app with maps and information, telephone support, and travel insurance during the tour.

What extras are available?
We offer transfers to the starting point and at the end of the tour, room upgrades or dinners at the accommodation where possible, rental of bicycles and e-bikes, helmets, and panniers. We also offer car rentals, ferry tickets, and extended stays.

What's in the Bike rental included?
Each bike comes with a 20-liter waterproof bag, a smartphone mount, a combination lock, and a 0.75-liter water bottle. A repair kit is also included for every two bikes, containing a spare inner tube, a tube repair kit, tire levers, a pump, and a basic multi-tool.

Is the tour self-guided or guided?
The bike tour is self-guided. An app will guide you through the tour, and telephone support is also available.

When does the tour start?
The tour typically begins on Saturday afternoon with arrival at the first accommodation. The actual bike tour starts on Sunday morning after breakfast, consisting of six stages until Friday afternoon, followed by an overnight stay at the final accommodation and breakfast on Saturday morning. The tour can also start on other days of the week and will still last eight days / seven nights (upon request and with an additional charge).

When is the best time for this bike tour?
We recommend the tour in spring and autumn when temperatures are still mild and the island is less crowded. In autumn, the sea is Still warm enough for bathing.