A road biking tour on one of the most beautiful 'diagonals' on Sardinia

THE DIAGONAL TOUR

north Sardinia circle tour

  • Starting location

    Alghero, Italy

  • Final Destination

    Cala Gonone, Italy

  • Tour code

    DAC-22

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Support levels

Guided tour

  • Accommodation

    2 nights at 4-star | 4 nights at 3-star | 1 night in Agriturismo

  • Meals

    Four dinners; all breakfasts.

  • SUPPORT LEVEL

    Guiding; van assistance; mobile workshop; spare bike, bars, gels and electrolytes available on purchase; group transfers from/to Alghero airport; 10% discount on bike rentals.

  • NOT INCLUDED

    Flight tickets; extras in hotel, etc. Drinks during the dinner; city tax (if any); travel insurance; individual arrival and departure transfer; bike rental.

  • ON REQUEST

    Individual arrival transfer from Alghero airport to Alghero € 20 p.p.; individual departure transfer from Cala Gonone to Olbia airport € 180 p.p.; individual transfer from Cala Gonone to Alghero airport 220 p.p.; supplement for single accommodation € 295 p.p.; bike rental.

Self-guided tour

  • Accommodation

    2 nights at 4-star | 4 nights at 3-star | 1 night in Agriturismo

  • MEALS

    Four dinners; all breakfasts.

  • SUPPORT LEVEL

    Detailed briefing. Access to SardiniaCycling App with all the information regarding your tour, the itinerary, points of interest as well as all the documentation for your trip. Telephone assistance during your stay. 10% discount on bike rentals.

  • NOT INCLUDED

    Flight tickets; extras in hotel, etc; drinks during the dinner; city tax (if any); travel insurance; arrival and departure transfer; bike rental; luggage transport.

  • ON REQUEST

    Arrival transfer from Alghero airport to Alghero € 20 p.p.; departure transfer from Cala Gonone to Olbia airport € 180 p.p. or from Cala Gonone to Alghero airport 220 p.p.; supplement for single accommodation € 295 p.p.; bike rental; luggage transfer (€ 699 + 10 per pax - min 2 persons).

     

Supported tour

  • Accommodation

    2 nights at 4-star | 4 nights at 3-star | 1 night in Agriturismo

  • Meals

    Four dinners; all breakfasts.

  • SUPPORT LEVEL

    Detailed briefing. Access to SardiniaCycling App with all the information regarding your tour, the itinerary, points of interest as well as all the documentation for your trip. Van assistance; mobile workshop; spare bike, bars, gels and electrolytes available on purchase. Group transfer from/to Alghero airport to Alghero. Luggage transport. 10% discount on bike rentals.

  • NOT INCLUDED

    Flight tickets; extras in hotel, etc. Drinks during the dinner; city tax (if any); travel insurance; individual arrival and departure transfer; bike rental.

  • ON REQUEST

    Individual arrival transfer from Alghero airport to Alghero € 20 p.p.; individual departure transfer from Cala Gonone to Olbia airport € 180 p.p.; individual transfer from Cala Gonone to Alghero airport 220 p.p.; supplement for single accommodation € 295 p.p.; bike rental.

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A road biking tour on one of the most beautiful 'diagonals' on Sardinia.
This tour contains the ingredients for enjoying the freedom of riding through countryside that changes by the minute. It starts in the beautiful northwest of Sardinia at Alghero, a real gem for its history and is one of the most developed areas of Sardinia for tourism. From there, we continue into the mountains and through small villages filled with Sardinian traditions. This is the tour for you who love acquainting yourselves with history, culture and traditions. It’s also perfect for those of you who want to discover the unique and beautiful Sardinia, an unspoiled land. And this tour won’t disappoint road bike enthusiasts who like riding daily stages technically designed to enhance their passion for cycling. The whole journey is on perfect asphalt free of heavy traffic. On this tour you can enjoy cycling without a worry in the world. All overnights are in three or four star hotels, carefully selected to provide great comfort and quality food and drink.

Our Route

Day 1: Arrival day

Arrival at Alghero airport, transfer to Alghero, check-in and welcome.

DAY 2: RIDE ALGHERO TO SANTU LUSSURGIU

85.4km | 1,956m | 1,466m | 5h

A stage of medium-high difficulty level, which boils down to a unique and unforgettable ride featuring some of the best Sardinia has to offer. Durring the beginning of the day, we’ll enjoy magnificent views of the coastline. Toward the middle of the ride, we’ll experience uncontaminated countryside including the lovely San Leonardo forest. The last stretch of the day has a 13 km long climb. After a challenging stage, we’ll enjoy a wonderful dinner and a well-earned sleep at hotel in Santu Lussurgiu.

leaving Alghero

DAY 3: RIDE SANTU LUSSURGIU TO BELVI'

91.3km | 1,940m | 1,629m | 5h

This stage begins with a trio of descents that lead us out the area known as Montiferru. After riding along the Tirso river we enter Barbagia, the mountainous inner heart of Sardinia. As we gain altitude we can begin seeing the mountains and begin experiencing a countryside where nature dictates the rhythm of life. We continue to weave our way up through the pristine green forests of Barbagia. After arriving at Belvì, one of the few centers in Sardinia dedicated to mountain tourism, we will have dinner and then sleep comfortably at the hotel.

to Ardauli

DAY 4: RIDE BELVI' TO ORROLI

76.8km | 1,382m | 1,699m | 3,50h

Starting the day out heading south, we soon pass through Gadoni and are greeted by a wonderful descent with hairpin turns that leads to the Flumendosa river. The Flumendosa is very important as it collects water in the Barbagia and brings it to the south of the island. In doing so it has carved out the gorge we must now climb out of. This section of road brings us up into the Addoli forest before descending down to the Lower Flumendosa lake. We must once again climb to bring us to our destination, Orroli. Before we stop for the day we will visit the Arrubiu Nuraghe, which is a mere 5 km from our hotel.

near Seulo

DAY 5: RIDE ORROLI TO VILLANOVA STRISAILI

93.1km | 1,975m | 1,609m | 4,30h

This stage is one of the jewels of the tour – an unforgettable must-ride. The majority of the riding is above 900 m in one of the wildest areas on the island. It’s one of the few places where you can still enjoy countryside without a hint of man's presence. It'd be the best apetizer before having dinner and sleeping in comfort.

To central Sardinia

DAY 6: RIDE VILLANOVA STRISAILI TO ARBATAX

73.9km | 921m | 1,805m | 3,45h

After four days in the mountains, we meet the sea again, this time on the east coast of Sardinia. The first stretch on this stage is relaxing with easy ups and downs in the Supramonte of Talana mountains. A Supramonte is a mountainous complex, which is divided according to the municipal areas in which it falls. It's by definition an uninhabited and wild area. In Sardinia is synonimous with unspoilt nature because of its harsh environment. A paradise for us cyclists that we can enjoy kilometrs of quiet roads and primordial nature. Finally we ride a fun and scenic downhill to the long flat stretch that separates us from the coast. Overnight in Arbatax.
Near Gorropu Canyon

DAY 7: RIDE ARBATAX TO CALA GONONE

72km | 1,396m | 1,399m | 3,45h

This stage wraps up the whole tour with a spectacular range of scenery. The Supramonte of Baunei features limestone rocks hosting Mediterranean vegetation. After a medium long ascent at the beginning of the stage, the road levels out for a while before leading to the final climb of the tour. Fortunately it features a low gradient which enables us to admire the majestic rock formations of this part of Sardinia. Its all down hill from here, a 25 km decscent into Cala Gonone to be exact. Time to celebrate the end of an unforgettable trip. Overnight here next to the beach.

DAY 8: FAREWELL AND DEPARTURE DAY.

Transfer to Alghero/Olbia airport and end of services.

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  • Kat
    We did a private MTB tour with Andrea to experience the hills above Cagliari - one of the best experiences of our holiday. We are also hiring road bikes from the Baia Sardinia base - such a good way to see the island. Great gear, great people - grazie mille for having us!
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    I’m keeping it short. This is a fantastic place to rent a true rode or gravel bike. They have high end canyon bikes. The staff / super knowledgeable. The entire rental experience was 100 perfect. They work out of a cafe in the front. Just a perfect bike rental shop.
  • Jonathan Topps
    I had a great experience with Sardinia Cycling. I couldn't get the bike I wanted in the location I needed, but a drop off and pick up of the bike on my first and last days worked just fine. Meet ups via WhatsApp location sharing were spot on. I wanted to use Sardinia for climbing training, and for me it was just perfect. For the most part great road surfaces, and a range of gradients from long and gentle to short and punchy. I had an Endurace and it was spot on for what I needed. It came with a pump and repair kit, but with graphene reinforced tyres I needed neither.
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