Self guided biking holidays in Sardinia
| country: | Italy |
| location: | Sardinia |
| trip type: | Self guided, moderate / adventurous cycling & mountain biking holidays |
| departures: | Trips run from the end of August to the end of November. Please choose your preferred departure date within these months and contact us to check availability |
| price: | From £375 - £725 (5-9 days) excluding flights, depending on trip chosen. We can help arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Sardinia is an easily accessible destination for a cycling or moutain biking holiday.
These self guided option means that you decide what pace you want to bike at.
With detailed route notes, maps, luggage transfers and your accommodation booked, you can set off at your own pace to explore this outstanding Mediterranean island.
From £375 (5 days). Preferred Friday departures
In just a few days, you’ll be able to appreciate some of Sardinia’s natural wealth: expanses of vineyards and olive groves, oak wooded valleys with hidden archaeological remains, headlands dotted with Spanish watchtowers, high rugged cliffs populated with Griffin vultures, splendid beaches and secluded coves with a background beauty of outstanding colours and crystalline seas.
Sardinia coast to coast self guided mountain biking (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
From £725 (9 days). Preferred Friday departures
Starting in the south west near Arbus, at the Agriturismo famous amongst ‘skedaddle aficionados’ for its delicious home made pasta, you set off through hills carpeted with lush green maquis vegetation, past remote mining villages, towards the towering sand dunes of Piscinas. Your route heads east taking you past an ever changing landscape of olive groves and vineyards, lush green oak woods and into breathtaking wilderness mountain scenery. The challenge culminates with a lovely off-road descent through the mountains of Supramonte to the stunning emerald green Orosei Gulf. The final day in the coastal town of Cala Gonone offers numerous water-based activities prior to your final evening celebration - a Sardinian feast with local wine, beer and music!
From £695 (8 Days). Preferred Saturday departures
Sardinia’s south-west corner is a picture book of natural wealth: expanses of vineyards and olive groves, oak wooded valleys with unique archaeological remains, high rugged cliffs dotted with Spanish watchtowers, splendid beaches and secluded coves, time whooped islands, with a background beauty of outstanding colours, perfumes and crystal clear emerald seas. An island which prides itself for the production of organic foods, we take you on a journey of flavours visiting wineries, farms, traditional bakeries, fisheries, and olive oil mills… You will stay in a selection of quality Agriturismi, B&B and small hotels, serving home made succulent dishes and with wine included… what better hospitality could be offered?
From £710 (9 days). Preferred Friday departures
Starting in the South West near Montevecchio, at the Agriturismo famous for its friendly hosts and delicious meals, we set off through hills carpeted with lush green Maquis vegetation, past remote mining villages, towards the towering sand dunes of the Costa Verde. Over the next five days our route takes you past olive groves and vineyards, unique archaeological sites, through lush green oak woods and up into exhilarating mountain landscapes.
Highlights include a challenging climb through the stunning Gennargentu mountain range and the grand finale of your cycling adventure - cycling through the limestone Supramonte Mountains of Dorgali to descend to the stunning Orosei Gulf, where a swim in the emerald green sea is your just reward! The final day in the coastal town of Cala Gonone offers options to swim, kayak, trek, snorkel or take a boat trip to explore local sandy coves; as well as enjoy the evening celebration - a Sardinian feast with local wine and music!
These self guided option means that you decide what pace you want to bike at.
With detailed route notes, maps, luggage transfers and your accommodation booked, you can set off at your own pace to explore this outstanding Mediterranean island.
mountain biking
Alghero short break self guided mountain biking (Moderate mountain biking) From £375 (5 days). Preferred Friday departures
In just a few days, you’ll be able to appreciate some of Sardinia’s natural wealth: expanses of vineyards and olive groves, oak wooded valleys with hidden archaeological remains, headlands dotted with Spanish watchtowers, high rugged cliffs populated with Griffin vultures, splendid beaches and secluded coves with a background beauty of outstanding colours and crystalline seas.
Sardinia coast to coast self guided mountain biking (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
From £725 (9 days). Preferred Friday departures
Starting in the south west near Arbus, at the Agriturismo famous amongst ‘skedaddle aficionados’ for its delicious home made pasta, you set off through hills carpeted with lush green maquis vegetation, past remote mining villages, towards the towering sand dunes of Piscinas. Your route heads east taking you past an ever changing landscape of olive groves and vineyards, lush green oak woods and into breathtaking wilderness mountain scenery. The challenge culminates with a lovely off-road descent through the mountains of Supramonte to the stunning emerald green Orosei Gulf. The final day in the coastal town of Cala Gonone offers numerous water-based activities prior to your final evening celebration - a Sardinian feast with local wine, beer and music!
cycling
Island Flavours self guided cycling (Moderate cycling) From £695 (8 Days). Preferred Saturday departures
Sardinia’s south-west corner is a picture book of natural wealth: expanses of vineyards and olive groves, oak wooded valleys with unique archaeological remains, high rugged cliffs dotted with Spanish watchtowers, splendid beaches and secluded coves, time whooped islands, with a background beauty of outstanding colours, perfumes and crystal clear emerald seas. An island which prides itself for the production of organic foods, we take you on a journey of flavours visiting wineries, farms, traditional bakeries, fisheries, and olive oil mills… You will stay in a selection of quality Agriturismi, B&B and small hotels, serving home made succulent dishes and with wine included… what better hospitality could be offered?
classic road cycling
Sardinia coastal explorer self guided classic road cycling (Moderate / adventurous cycling) From £710 (9 days). Preferred Friday departures
Starting in the South West near Montevecchio, at the Agriturismo famous for its friendly hosts and delicious meals, we set off through hills carpeted with lush green Maquis vegetation, past remote mining villages, towards the towering sand dunes of the Costa Verde. Over the next five days our route takes you past olive groves and vineyards, unique archaeological sites, through lush green oak woods and up into exhilarating mountain landscapes.
Highlights include a challenging climb through the stunning Gennargentu mountain range and the grand finale of your cycling adventure - cycling through the limestone Supramonte Mountains of Dorgali to descend to the stunning Orosei Gulf, where a swim in the emerald green sea is your just reward! The final day in the coastal town of Cala Gonone offers options to swim, kayak, trek, snorkel or take a boat trip to explore local sandy coves; as well as enjoy the evening celebration - a Sardinian feast with local wine and music!
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