Expedition
Self-guided
Cycling
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This means that you will pedal or walk free at your pace following maps and tracks received during our pre tour briefing at your arrival. We will advise you where to have lunch and dinner, about sightseeings along the road and where to find technical assistance. 8 days / 7 nights |
Day to Day
| 1 | Arrival in Alghero | - | |
| 2 | from Alghero to Tresnuraghes | 60km - 1200mt | B |
| 3 | from Tresnuraghes to Ula Tirso | 66km - 1280mt | B D |
| 4 | from Ula Tirso to Aritzo | 44km - 1190mt | B D |
| 5 | from Aritzo to Orroli | 65km - 1250mt | B |
| 6 | from Orroli to Villasimius | 105km - 1180mt | B |
| 7 | from Villasimius to Cagliari | 56km - 650mt | B |
| 8 | Arrivederci! | B |
Legenda: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner;
| Highlights |
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Alghero and its Catalan heritage
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| Included |
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7 nights in charming hotels in double occupancy
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Full Program
DAY 1
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Piras
Arrival day
We'll welcome you at Alghero Airport and transfer you to the hotel. After a briefing of the whole tour, we'll help you with the bike fitting, then we'll celebrate your first day in Sardinia with a glass of local Torbato, a perfect way to start our adventure with style!DAY 2
Activity
Cycling
Accomodation
Hotel Villa Asfodeli
Distance 60kmClimb 1200mt
From Alghero to Tresnuraghes
In the morning, we ride along the rugged coastline that connects Alghero to Bosa, an unforgettable 40km road of constant ups and downs, through cliffs, coves and lovely views. From Bosa, we take the hills of Planargia that, through neat Malvasia vineyards, lead us to our hotel in Tresnuraghes, overlooking the valley of olive trees sloping down to the sea.DAY 3
Activity
Cycling
Accomodation
Agriturismo Sa Tanchitta
Distance 66kmClimb 1280mt
From Tresnuraghes to Ula Tirso
Just after Tresnuraghes, we enter the Montiferru region, named after the volcanic massif we are going to cross. Here we challenge the longest climb of the day, known as La Madonnina, taking us to almost a thousand meters above sea level, immersed in a thick oak forest, before reaching Santu Lussurgiu. Then we will gradually descend to the Tirso valley, which we will cross next to the ancient Santa Chiara dam, built between 1918 and 1924. This dam that gives rise to Lake Omodeo, was considered a cyclopean work at that time. With its 70 meters, it was the highest dam in the world for many years.DAY 4
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Hotel Edera
Distance 44kmClimb 1190mt
From Ula Tirso to Aritzo
Today's itinerary is mostly climbing, getting up to the Gennargentu range, including the Sardinia peak Punta La Marmora, also known as Perdas Carpìas. The route starts from the Tirso river banks and brings us to the chestnut woods of Aritzo, in the middle of the Barbagia di Belvì, passing through the vineyards of the full-bodied Mandrolisai wine.DAY 5
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Hotel Omu Axiu
Distance 65kmClimb 1250mt
From Aritzo to Orroli
We leave behind the rocky profile of Texile, and we set off downhill towards Gadoni and the Flumendosa valley, which we follow until the gates of Ogliastra. Here you will be surprised by the wild beauty of nature. The action of erosion has carved valleys and created bizarrely shaped rocks, such as the characteristic "Heels". They are limestone plateaus with high white cliffs, creating unique landscapes in this beautiful corner of Sardinia. The canyon that closes the lake Flumendosa brings us to the arrival on the plateau of Orroli, a village symbol of longevity in Sardinia.DAY 6
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Hotel Xenia
Distance 105kmClimb 1180mt
From Orroli to Villasimius
After a short stretch on the plateau, dominated by the wonderful megalithic complex of Nuraghe Arrubiu, we pedal down into the valley of the Flumendosa river, ending by the sea in Muravera. The lagoons inhabited by pink flamingos and rare birds, lines the countryside and some of the most generous citrus groves of Sardinia, before reaching the beautiful beaches of Costa Rei and Villasimius, two of the most famous tourist spots on the island.DAY 7
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Hotel Italia
Distance 56kmClimb 650mt
From Villasimius to Cagliari
The long sandy beaches of Villasimius give way to a fun route, in a suggestive succession of cliffs and white sandy beaches, granite hills and ancient spanish towers. Today will be very difficult to resist the temptation to dive in one of the many beaches with crystal clear water: Feraxi, Piscina Rei, Cala Sinzias, Cala Pira, Punta Molentis, Simius, Notteri, Porto Sa Ruxi, Solanas, Torre delle Stelle, Geremeas, Mari Pintau, Cala Regina...then, a nice bike path running along the 7 km Poetto beach, will lead us to the center of Cagliari.DAY 8
Departure
Arrivederci!
It’s time to say goodbye, we'll shuttle you to Cagliari airport, but we bet you'll be in love with Sardinia!Map
Price and Supplements
Deposit: 30%, Balance: 60 days before departure
This price includes:
7 nights in charming hotels in double occupancy
7 breakfast
2 Dinners
Luggage transportation inn2inn
Maps, route notes or GPS tracks
Telephone assistance
Transfer IN from Alghero Apt
Transfer OUT to Cagliari Apt
High season supplement: € 250 (Jun 26 - Sep 04)
Single room supplement: € 150
Solo Traveller: € 250
E-Bike: € 220
Road Bike Carbon + Ultegra: € 220
Trekking Bike: € 135
Flex Rate
more than 180 days - 100% refund of deposit
61 days to 179 days - 50% refund of deposit
60 days to 16 days - 50% refund of trip cost
15 days to 0 days - 100% cancellation fee