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Trans Sardinia.
Cycling in Sardinia is comparable to that of Mallorca and Corsica: road quality is exceptional, routes are mountainous, twisting, and steep, and traffic is virtually non-existent—especially in the interior. Shepherds tending their flocks, farms and vineyards, and forested mountains abound here. Locals stream out of churches or loiter at outdoor tables, enjoying a mid-day macchiato in the sunshine, in charming nooks like Bosa, with its vivid colors that decorate the town.
Sardinia is, after all, a Mediterranean island, and the coast is, predictably, lovely. The stylish Costa Smeralda's resort-quality beaches provide snowy sand, glistening water, and opulent hotels; think of it as an Italian Côte d'Azur. Still, from its coast to its heart, Sardinia is unmistakably independent—a stalwart defender of the Mediterranean.
Food
Fresh shellfish, porceddu (whole-roasted pig), Zuppa Gallurese (a hearty cheese-and-bread soup), culurgiones (mint and potato ravioli), lamb with artichokes, and seada (a honeyed sheep's cheese pastry).
Drink
Intense, full-bodied Cannonau for red wine lovers and a variety of whites—from crisp Vermentinos produced in Nurra and Gallura to the rich Malvasias of Bosa and lighter Vernaccia.
If you dream about cycling through the green hills of Sardinia...If you only want to pedal and breath in unbelievable scents of the mediterranean sea...If you want to meet ancient civilizations and discover the stunning beauty of one of the most beatifull islands in the Mediteranean Sea...This is the trip for you!
Days Cycling: 6
Nights Included: 8
Total Distance: 610 km / 379 mi Total Climbing: 8,035 m / 26,360 ft
Daily Average Distance: 101 km / 63.1 mi Daily Average Climbing: 1,339 m / 4,393 ft
Start: Pula (CA) - Is Morus Relais, km 37,400 – 09010 S. Margherita di Pula – Cagliari – Sardinia (Closest airport: Cagliari Elmas)
Finish: Palau (SS) - Park Hotel Cala di Lepre & SPA - Via Cala di Lepre, 07020 Palau SS (Closest airport: Olbia Costa Smeralda)
Price: € TBC
The tour will be confirmed only if we have reached the minimum number of guests 3 months prior to the first day of the tour. Do NOT purchase flights until we have given you confirmation.
Sardinia is, after all, a Mediterranean island, and the coast is, predictably, lovely. The stylish Costa Smeralda's resort-quality beaches provide snowy sand, glistening water, and opulent hotels; think of it as an Italian Côte d'Azur. Still, from its coast to its heart, Sardinia is unmistakably independent—a stalwart defender of the Mediterranean.
Food
Fresh shellfish, porceddu (whole-roasted pig), Zuppa Gallurese (a hearty cheese-and-bread soup), culurgiones (mint and potato ravioli), lamb with artichokes, and seada (a honeyed sheep's cheese pastry).
Drink
Intense, full-bodied Cannonau for red wine lovers and a variety of whites—from crisp Vermentinos produced in Nurra and Gallura to the rich Malvasias of Bosa and lighter Vernaccia.
If you dream about cycling through the green hills of Sardinia...If you only want to pedal and breath in unbelievable scents of the mediterranean sea...If you want to meet ancient civilizations and discover the stunning beauty of one of the most beatifull islands in the Mediteranean Sea...This is the trip for you!
Days Cycling: 6
Nights Included: 8
Total Distance: 610 km / 379 mi Total Climbing: 8,035 m / 26,360 ft
Daily Average Distance: 101 km / 63.1 mi Daily Average Climbing: 1,339 m / 4,393 ft
Start: Pula (CA) - Is Morus Relais, km 37,400 – 09010 S. Margherita di Pula – Cagliari – Sardinia (Closest airport: Cagliari Elmas)
Finish: Palau (SS) - Park Hotel Cala di Lepre & SPA - Via Cala di Lepre, 07020 Palau SS (Closest airport: Olbia Costa Smeralda)
Price: € TBC
The tour will be confirmed only if we have reached the minimum number of guests 3 months prior to the first day of the tour. Do NOT purchase flights until we have given you confirmation.
We meet in Pula an authentic seaside town in an enviable idyllic location far from the undesired hubbub. During the day we have time to prepare and check over the bikes and have our pre-tour briefing. Afterward, we can go for our first, of many swims, in the crystal clear waters of Sardinia and then relax in a cafe or stroll through the old town before having dinner on the beach!
Hotel: Is Morus Relais
Departure: Pula
Arrival: Calasetta
Distance: 103 km / 64 mi
Elevation gain: 930 m / 3050 ft
Hotel: Stella del Sud
The first day of the tour is a "shake-down" ride. On this first stage we will discover the suggestive and wild "Costa del Sud", with its white beaches, the luxuriant nature and its imposing cliffs: Cape Malfatano with its tower of the XVI century and Capo Spartivento. This days ride ends on the island of Sant’Antioco, a place to unwind, enjoy true Sardinian hospitality and discover the island’s historical and cultural heritage. 
Departure: Calasetta
Arrival: Piscinas
Distance: 119 km / 74 mi
Elevation gain: 1983 m / 6500 ft
Hotel: Le Dune
This stage is dedicated to the ancient mining history of Sardinia, with the fascinating abandoned mines of Ingortosu and Masua. The island of Sardinia, and the area we ride on this day, is geologically rich and has many hidden treasures. Mining in Sardinia has a long history stretching back two thousand years, to the Phoenician and the Roman eras.
We leave the island of Sant'Antioco and quickly reach the beautiful beach of Fontanamare and then the suggestive rock of Pan di Zucchero. The more adventurous can descend (and then climb back up...) the 540 steps to visit the abandoned mine of Laveria Lamarmora that is nestled in the colors of the "macchia mediterranea".
A final long steep and technical descent drops us into one of the most desolate beaches in Sardinia where we will find our hotel nestled between the sand dunes.
Departure: Piscinas
Arrival: Tresnuraghes
Distance: 114 km / 71 mi
Elevation gain: 1248 m / 4094 ft
Hotel: Villa Asfodeli
Today's ride take takes us through the famous "Costa Verde", a set of immense beaches and imposing cliffs, high dunes and sand deserts that penetrate for more than a kilometer and go down to the sea.
We then ride through the town of Oristano and pass the wetlands of Santa Giusta and Cabras; if we are lucky, we will see some pink Flamingos.
Our day ends in the town of Tresnurags, an area which was inhabited since the Nuragic period (the first inhabitants of Sardinia).
REST DAY!!
The best way to see the stunning Sardinian coast is to view it from the sea. Today we take a beautiful sailing vessel for a day cruising the secluded bays in inlets north of the town of Bosa.
What better way to rest those legs while swimming in the crystal clear water of a secluded bay! We spend the whole day on board while catching some sun and drinking some great Sardinian wine.
Departure: Tresnuraghes
Arrival: Castelsardo
Distance: 122 km / 76 mi
Elevation gain: 1714 m / 5263 ft
Hotel: Baga Baga
The day starts by rolling through the town of Bosa and then riding one of the most spectacular roads you will ride!! This twisty road follows the coastline like a glove and gives you some stunning views you will not forget.
We will stop for a quick coffee in the bustling town of Alghero before stopping for a visit and lunch in one of the most prestigious wineries in Sardinia.
Our ride finishes at the coastal town of Castelsardo which sits on a small hill overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
Departure: Castelsardo
Arrival: Palau
Distance: 92 km / 57 mi
Elevation gain: 1314 m / 4311 ft
Hotel: Cala di Lepre
This is our last "real" stage as the last day is quite easy.
We ride the undulating coastal ride that gives us some stunning views of endless inlets and beautiful bays. Some of the route takes us more inland to get a taste of the rougher inland.
We finish the day by arriving back on the coast on the northeastern tip of Sardinia which is considered the real gem of the island.
Departure: Palau
Arrival: Palau
Distance: 64 km / 57 mi
Elevation gain: 844 m / 4311 ft
Hotel: Cala di Lepre
Our last ride is an easy one but probably one of the most scenic. After a few kms we hop onto a ferry ride up to La Maddalena, a little archipelago off the coast of the main island. We'll ride through secluded bays with views of the craggy coastline before crossing the bridge to Maddalena's sister island, Caprera. We'll spend some time learning about Giuseppe Garibaldi's life and legacy, as Caprera was the historic home of one of modern Italy's most fascinating figures.
What's Included.
- Accommodation in excellent hotels, starting from the night before your tour starts, up to and including the night of your final dinner. All rooms will have twin beds, and you will be allocated a room partner. If you wish to specify whom you would like to room with, please do so in the booking process. You can select a single supplement if you prefer not to share a room.
- All meals (max. half a bottle of wine per person) from the evening before the tour up to and including breakfast the morning after the final day.
- Massage by a professional masseur after every other ride.
- Snacks – energy bars, muesli bars and energy drinks
- A full briefing given every day at breakfast.
- Support vehicles with tour crew including first aid, a bike mechanic and a Scatto team leader, all on hand to give you all the practical help and moral support you need
- Transportation of all your cycling equipment and luggage to each different hotel stop
- Storage of all your cycling equipment at each hotel
- So that you can navigate your way, we provide you with updated maps on a Mini SD Card for your GARMIN navigator and the route in a .gpx file, or, if you prefer, a waterproof map. This will be a well-designed route leading you on a most picturesque and interesting journey.
- Wi-Fi photo sharing points to enable you to share your photos and adventures/show off to your friends and family back home without using up your personal data allowance
- Transfer of your bike box to the finishing hotel
- Daily laundry service (for your cycling kit) so that you will only need to bring two cycling kits.
What's NOT Included.
- Flights and transfers – please organize your own
- A bike – we recommend that you use a road bike (bike rentals are available - please contact us here for more info)
- A bike box to transport your bike to and from the start and end points (if you are flying)
- Personal insurance – including cycling cover
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