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Number of days: 9 | -
Departure: Cagliari | - Return: Pula |
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Level: Enthusiast | -
Fly in: Cagliari | -
Fly out: Cagliari
Our Route
Total distance and elevation
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477.50 km ...... -
6,245 m
Day 1: Welcome to Sardinia
Arrival at Cagliari airport, transfer to Cagliari, check-in and welcome.
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Day 2: From Cagliari to Muravera
We start the ride in between the Poetto, Cagliari's main beach, and the Molentargius natural park: famous for its rare beauty and abundant bird life including pink flamingos. From there we head toward Villasimius, on a marvellous coastal road with multiple beachs along the way. Next we ride north to Muravera and the marvelous Colostrai lagoon. Overnight in Muravera.
Upon request, we can make this stage shorter with a van transfer.
Distance: 94.4km
Elevation gain: 1,156m
Riding terrain: hilly
Riding time: 4,30h
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Day 3: From Muravera to Orroli
From Muravera, we ride through the typical Sardinian villages of Ballao and Escalaplano on our way to the small village of Orroli. It's a stage full of up and downs with generally medium length climbs. Only the last stretch, right after Escalaplano, is rather long: about 7km inside a spectacular red granite canyon. After the climb a rewarding view on the Mulargia lake. A must-see site to visit during the stage is right at the end of the main climb: the Nuraghe Arrubiu, a massive and unique structure dating back 4000 years. And we can’t miss the Omu Axiu museum, which offers us a view of peasant history in Sardinia. Dinner and overnight in Orroli.
Distance: 56.5km
Elevation gain: 1,173m
Riding terrain: hilly
Riding time: 3,15h
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast, dinner
Day 4: From Orroli to Villanovaforru
We rate this stage as super easy, as you can see from the specs there isn't much climbing and the meters down are more than the meters up. This is designed to give you time to enjoy the sights along the way. After leaving Orroli, we pass through Nurri, Gerrei, Barumini and Collinas on our way to Villanovaforru. In Barumini, we visit the 'Su Nuraxi' nuraghic complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided visits are frequent and in many languages, a wonderful opportunity to get a better understanding of the unique history of the island. In the village of Tuili we can visit the parish church with its lovely paintings. Dinner and overnight in Villanovaforru not far from the UNESCO site at Barumini.
Distance: 48.5km
Elevation gain: 520m
Riding terrain: mostly flat
Riding time: 2,30h
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast, dinner
Day 5: From Villanovaforru to Torre dei Corsari
We leave central Sardinia and ride along grain fields and pastures towards the west coast: it's a very interesting area, and surprisingly totally flat. As we approach the coast we see a huge lagoon where fishing is still the main activity of thousand families. We will cross the bay and give you a chance to experience the fruits of theses small scale fishing operations with a nice fresh lunch in the fishing village of Marceddì. After lunch it is only a few more kilometers to our hotel, situated near a nice beach that awaits you. Overnight in Torre dei Corsari.
Distance: 61.9km
Elevation gain: 323m
Riding terrain: mostly flat
Riding time: 3,5h
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Day 6: From Torre dei Corsari to Portixeddu
This is the most challenging stage of the whole trip. But, you'll get the reward of amazing views of the Costa Verde and it's very wild nature. First part of this stage is flat. The road begins to rise slightly as you approach the small village of Guspini, after which the climb becomes more challenging. Here you leave the coastline and ride into the heart of the Sardinian mining area, Montevecchio, with all the old mining facilities. You also ride through Arbus, known for fine handcrafted knives. After Arbus and the Bidderdì mountain pass, it's all descent - and what a descent - on a beautiful mountain road toward the sea where the ride ends at Portixeddu. Careful management of your energy, especially during the first part of this stage will allow you to easily tackle the more difficult climbs in the middle of it. Dinner and overnight in Portixeddu.
Distance: 61.5km
Elevation gain: 1,310m
Riding terrain: hilly
Riding time: 5h
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast, dinner
Day 7: From Portixeddu to Sant'Antioco
Before you leave the hotel it is very important to put a brand new memory card with many gigabytes in the camera: the stretch of coast you ride along on this stage, especially in its first part, is nothing short of spectacular. The coastline of Nebida, Buggerru and Masua has many climbs and many descents. But the time you'll spend on the uphills is never enough, as it allows you to better fix the memory of these breathtaking views in your mind. A stop at Cala Domestica is a must before tackling the biggest climb of the day. The second half of the day is mostly flat as we head toward Sant'Antioco, where we overnight.
Distance: 69.9km
Elevation gain: 861m
Riding terrain: hilly
Riding time: 4h
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Day 8: From Sant'Antioco to Pula
From Sant'Antioco you experience a series of ups and downs that characterize this stage. The stretch of coastal road from Porto Teulada to Chia is the highlight. Recognized as one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, this stretch features a variety of colors, very often pastels, in contrast with the deep blue sea. And, of course, there are the ever-present Aragonese towers that once protected the coastline. They’re from the time of the Spanish occupation of Sardinia. Overnight in Pula.
Distance: 85.4km
Elevation gain: 986m
Riding terrain: hilly
Riding time: 5h
Accommodation:
3-star hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Day 9: Goodbye Sardinia
Transfer to Cagliari airport and end of services.
About places and climbs
Travel arrangements
We suggest the following arrival an departure locations and the earlier flights will help us arranging transfers or other services like bike rental formalities, bike fitting and all services that are provided individually.
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landing airport: Cagliari
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departure airport: Cagliari
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Transfer time from Airport to hotels is about 25 minutes. Transfer from the hotel to the Airport is about 50 minutes.
Packing and Weather
Sardinia is a region known for mild Mediterranean weather. It generally features warm, dry weather which makes these rides particularly enjoyable. The spring and fall can see the highs range from the 18s to 25s (Celsius), while the lows are generally between 14 and 18. Summer highs are generally between 28 and 25. We always recommend bringing along riding layers and even a bit of rain (might happen in Spring and Fall) gear so you can keep riding comfortably throughout the day.
Transfers
Sardinia Cycling arranges group transfers from and to the closest airport for the trip: Cagliari. Individual transfers can be also planned and the cost might depend from the departure or arrival location, from the transfer time and it can also be influenced by the presence of bulky luggage, like a bike case. Other transport option is public transport. About this last opportunity, we suggest you using Google Maps and select 'public transport' from and to your selected destination. In any case, we're ready to help you selecting the quicker, smoother and most cost effective solution.
Go Custom
Sometimes your trip on Sardinia simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in our lovely island either before or after your trip, and need assistance making those plans, we're available help. Self guided and supported trips can be extended too and that can happen in any intermediate location along the itinerary: we can help selecting the best one!
Terrain
One thing riders learn soon is that Sardinia is hilly. The terrain is varied, with gradual and short, or very long and progressive climbs throughout the week. M.L. Wagner Bike Tour E-Bike is best suited for our 'Enthusiast' riders. The routes have been designed to avoid busy roadways, that are very rare in a large a scantly populated island. However, very little urban riding and short sections of busy roads are unavoidable in Sardinia.
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Gentilezza e disponibilità . Ottima scelta tra varie bici da strada di livello . Sicuramente da riprovare alla prossima occasione
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Bellissime biciclette con un vasta gamma di scelta che copre tutte le discipline delle due ruote a pedali. Professionalità, disponibilità, cortesia e amichevole simpatia non manca a nessuno dei membri della SardiniaCycling. Lo staff e sempre pronto ad assicurarti e garantirti una perfetta vacanza. Unici nel loro settore!
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Ottima scelta di bici. Ottima qualità/prezzo. Ottima assistenza e molto gentili. Il miglior posto dove noleggiare una bici in Sardegna. Ho avuto anche dei piccoli problemi con una bici ma sono stati risolti prontamente e al meglio.
