Expedition
Self-guided
Cycling
This is a Self-Guided tour |
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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 | D | |
2 | from Alghero to Tresnuraghes | 60km - 1200mt | B |
3 | from Tresnuraghes to Cabras | 55km - 400mt | B |
4 | from Cabras to Buggerru | 100km - 1500mt | B |
5 | from Buggerru to Sant'Antioco | 70km - 770mt | B |
6 | The loop of 2 islands | 90km - 1300mt | B |
7 | from Sant'Antico to Pula | 85km - 1000mt | 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 nice hotels or agritourism
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Full Program
DAY 1
Activity
Briefing and Warm-up
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Piras
Arrival day
Alghero is a Catalan heritage town with a typical network of narrow streets and a gorgeous promenade on the ancient bastions overlooking the ocean, a charming place to start your week in the Mediterranean. We’ll introduce the tour and help you with the bike fitting. According to arrival time, we’ll suggest a short warm-up ride to explore the lovely rural countryside of Alghero, with olive oil groves, orchards, and vineyards.DAY 2
Activity
Cycling
Accomodation
Hotel Villa Asfodeli
Distance 60kmClimb 1200mt
From Alghero to Tresnuraghes
In the morning, we'll ride along the rugged coastline that connects Alghero to Bosa, which gives us an unforgettable 40km with constant up and down through cliffs, coves, and lovely views. From the 370 meters above sea level of Cape Marrargiu, which nests the last Griffon Vulture colony in Italy, we ride a fantastic downhill leading us to Bosa and its beautiful historical center dominated by the Malaspina Castle. From Bosa we climb 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
Hotel Aquae Sinis
Distance 55kmClimb 400mt
From Tresnuraghes to Cabras
Just after Tresnuraghes we enjoy the colorful Murales in Sennariolo, and in a few hundred meters, we start climbing the Montiferru slopes up to Cuglieri. Here begins a long gradual downhill along olive groves enjoying a fantastic sea view on the coastline. In Cabras is clearly visible a strong and ancient fishing tradition, dating back to the Phoenicians, probably the ones that started the preparation of Bottarga, a delicacy of salted and cured fish roe extracted from the local flathead grey mullet.DAY 4
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Sa Perda Marcada
Distance 84kmClimb 1400mt
From Cabras to Arbus
Cycling Through the Untamed Costa Verde Today’s leg of your Sardinia West Coast bike tour takes you from the scenic Sinis Peninsula into the rugged beauty of the Costa Verde, a dream destination for road cyclists, trekkers, and gravel riders alike. Starting out, you’ll ride through lush countryside, passing through the town of Arborea, which was established around a century ago following the draining of the surrounding marshlands. Continuing on, you’ll cross a narrow bridge leading into Costa Verde at the quaint fishermen’s village of Marceddi. Because of its history rooted in mining, this part of Sardinia has largely escaped tourist development, allowing you to enjoy cycling on quiet, traffic-free roads. As you pedal, you’ll pass through eerie, abandoned villages left over from the mining era and see stunning beaches with massive, desert-like dunes, such as those at Piscinas! Your journey includes a long but steady ascent to Montevecchio, an old mining site now deserted, and then on to Arbus. Here, you'll be warmly received at a countryside agriturismo, a charming farmhouse with both a restaurant and accommodation, perfect for a restful stop and a chance to savor authentic Sardinian cuisine.DAY 5
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Don Pedro
Distance 65kmClimb 800mt
From Arbus to Portoscuso
Returning to the Coastline Today begins quietly as we ride across the Arbus plateau toward the Bidderdi pass. From this vantage point, a thrilling 10 km descent awaits, bringing us back to the coast at Portixeddu, a long, wind-swept beach shaped by the Mistral, and then onward to Buggerru, a place steeped in Sardinia’s mining heritage. Before tackling the ascent up Acquaresi hill, we’ll pause at Cala Domestica, a picturesque cove that once served as a mining port. The ride down to Masua is a favorite among cyclists, renowned for its breathtaking view of the ‘Pan di Zucchero’ (Sugar Loaf) rock formation in the distance. We’ll climb again to reach Nebida, where a short break offers the chance to enjoy a scenic walk with panoramic sea views, before descending to Fontanamare and finally reaching Portoscuso, our end point for the day.DAY 6
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Muma Hostel
Distance 60kmClimb 600mt
The loop of 2 islands
We'll discover the two islands south of Sardinia in today's loop. They are so close but so different in history and landscapes. We'll take a 30-minute ferry ride to the Island of San Pietro, landing in Carloforte, a Mediterranean gem where Ligurian, African, and Sardinian cultures blend harmoniously. We'll spend the day exploring the salt works, lovely small beaches, and spectacular cliffs until the solitary lighthouse of Capo Sandalo. After the ride, we'll have time to immerse ourselves in this charming and colorful town, famous for the Red Tuna fishing tradition, still in use with the ancient technique of "Tonnare". In the afternoon, we'll take the ferry back to Calasetta. For the most avid riders, we can do a scenic 40 km ride along the whole coastline of the Sant'Antioco, dotted with secret coves, Spanish towers, and orchards.DAY 7
Activity
Cycling
Accommodation
Hotel Italia
Distance 85kmClimb 1000mt
From Sant'Antioco to Pula and Cagliari
We’ve told you this tour has plenty of beauty. So what’s more marvelous than the southern Sardinia coast? After a few km, we’ll be enchanted by the neat Romanesque-Pisan architecture of the Cathedral of Tratalias, the surprise rises along the succession of secret coves and ancient Spanish watching towers, overlooking a sea with all shades of blue and green. The up and down ends in Chia, one of the gorgeous beaches on the whole island. We have just 15 km of the peaceful countryside until the legendary Nora, the Phoenician town conquered by the Romans, one of the most important settlements of the ancient Mediterranean. Pula is a lively town and the perfect place to celebrate before the transfer to Cagliari for the final dinner downtown.DAY 8
Departure
Arrivederci!
It’s time to say goodbye, but we are sure that you'll be in love with our Island! After breakfast we'll help you to arrange a transfer to the port or airport.Map
Price and Supplements
Deposit: 30%, Balance: 30 days before departure
This price includes:
7 nights in nice hotels or agritourism
7 breakfast
Welcome meeting and tour briefing
Maps, route notes and GPS tracks
Luggage transportation inn2inn
Telephone assistance
Solo Traveller: € 470
Single room supplement: € 330
E-bike: € 225
Road Bike Carbon + Ultegra: € 225
Trekking Bike: € 135
High season supplement: € 250 (Jun 24 - Sep 08)
Tranfer from Alghero Airport per person: € 25
Tranfer from Pula to Cagliari per person: € 50
Flex Rate
more than 60 days - 100% refund of deposit
60 days to 30 days - 70% refund of the trip price will be made
29 days to 15 days - 50% refund of the trip price will be made
14 days to 0 days - 100% cancellation fee