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Why you will enoy it:
This somewhat more challenging bike tour takes you along the east coast through the wild and romantic Ogliastra region. Breathtaking landscapes and abundant nature will accompany you on this bike tour
8-Day Cycling Tour along the East Coast of Sardinia, through the wild and romantic Ogliastra
This somewhat more challenging cycling tour takes you along the east coast through the Ogliastra. The Ogliastra region with its fascinating mountains and forests and a wild and romantic coastline is still largely unknown and less developed for tourism and holds a special record among Italian provinces: it is the region with the highest life expectancy and the highest number of centenarians in the whole country. In fact, it has been declared a ‘Blue Zone’, an area where people live longer. Breathtaking landscapes and lots of nature will accompany you on this cycling tour. The hilly terrain makes this tour challenging, so e-bikes are highly recommended.Overview
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Overnight stay with breakfast
- Distance: 260 km
- Starting point: Tortoli | End point: Santa Maria Navarrese
- Difficulty level: 6 challenging stages: we recommend ebikes
- 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
- Red Rocks (Rocce Rosse) in Arbatax
- Authentic villages of Gairo and Osini
- Tacchi d'Ogliastra table mountains
- Su Marmuri cave
- San Giorgio gorge
PROGRAMME
Day 1Transfer or individual arrival in Tortolì, the gateway to Ogliastra.
Day 2: Tortolì – Cardedu (30/40 km)
An easy warm-up day heading south, exploring some of the best beaches in the area, including Orrì, Cea and Cardedu, to name but a few.
These consist of sand and pebbles, reddish rocks with crystal clear sea and low Mediterranean scrub.
After Barisardo, famous for its Aragonese watchtower, you will reach your accommodation for the night.
Day 3: Cardedu – Osini (43 km)
Time to venture inland! Ride up the Rio Pardu through olive groves and vineyards where the famous Cannonau wine is grown.
As we climb up to Gairo and Osini Vecchio, villages abandoned after severe flooding in the mid-20th century, the first series of table mountains (Tacchi) comes into view.
These are imposing limestone formations that dominate many parts of the Ogliastra.
In Ulassai, visit the textile workshops and the cave of Su Marmuri.
Day 4: Osini – Sadali (53 km)
The highlights of today are some beautiful views.
Deep gorges covered with holm oak forests and rock faces shaped by erosion over time.
Following a disused railway line, you will reach Ussassai, whose origins and rural traditions date back to the Neolithic period.
Your destination for the day is Sadali, a charming village at an altitude of 800 metres on the southern slopes of the Gennargentu massif.
Day 5: Sadali – Villagrande Strisaili (52 km)
From Sadali, you will reach the majestic and well-preserved Nuraghe Ardasai, a tower-shaped megalithic structure typical of Sardinia and over three millennia old.
Looking north, you can admire Punta La Marmora, the highest peak in Sardinia (1,834 metres above sea level).
Below the breathtaking natural monument Perda 'e Liana, you will reach Villagrande Strisaili, one of the Blue Zone villages with the most centenarians in Sardinia.
Day 6: Villagrande Strisaili – Santa Maria Navarrese (27/41 km)
After a challenging climb, the sea comes into view.
On the way to the coast, you will pass through Talana, famous for its award-winning raw ham, and finally reach the seaside town of Santa Maria Navarrese.
Santa Maria is the southern entrance to the Golfo di Orosei, a stretch of coastline with 40 km of secluded sandy beaches, interrupted by towering white cliffs and offering fantastic swimming spots.
Day 7: Santa Maria Navarrese tour (25 km)
Those who wish can take the day off and discover the most spectacular beaches along the coast by boat, including Cala Goloritzé, Cala Sisine and Cala Luna.
More enthusiastic cyclists can also opt for a tour through the countryside around Santa Maria.
Day 8
After breakfast, end of services
FAQ
Who can participate?Experienced cyclists because the stages are more challenging. We recommend ebikes.
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.
Photos of the Accommodation
Foto Bike Tour Ogliastra
Please note - Individual Bike Tour on the East Coast of Sardinia
Services included
- 7 Nights in 3 star hotels with en suite bathroom
- 7 Breakfasts
- Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
- 8 day assistence by phone
- Transfers on some days
- Detailed route information with App in digital form
Not included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- City tax
- Tickets to museums and archaeological sites
Payments
- When booking: 30% of the total amount
- The balance is to be paid up to 30 days before arrival.
- For bookings made less than 30 days before departure, the full amount must be paid.
- You can pay by bank transfer or credit card. With a credit card, there is an additional service fee, which we unfortunately cannot cover.
Rebooking and program changes
Rebooking requests can be associated with a service fee of up to 100 euros per person plus additional costs, e.g. in the case of higher room and transfer tariffs at different seasons.
The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program with the sole aim of improving the quality of the package or the comfort of the participants.
Cancellation policy - Individual Bike Tour on the East Coast of Sardinia
- 30% of the rental price until 32 days prior arrival date
- 100% of the rental price from 31 days prior arrival date to no-show
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