Sardinia Bike Tour
A land of discovery, adventure and wild beauty
Overview of our Cycling Holidays in Sardinia
Beyond its spectacular shores, Sardinia has been shaped by its long and rich history. As you traverse its hilly and mountainous landscape, you’ll discover traces of indigenous Nuragic civilization, Phoenician and Roman influences, and evidence of Byzantine, Arab, Spanish and Savoy rule. It is this backdrop of natural and cultural wonder that makes it a cyclist’s paradise.
With beautiful roads, rugged mountains, pristine white sand beaches and water in a million shades of turquoise and sapphire, you’ll feel like you’re rolling into paradise every day. Starting in the north west of the island, our riding adventure tracks south along the coast, before cutting inland into the island’s agricultural and rugged heart, and then rolling further south along the magical east coast.
Expect quiet roads with diverse and beautiful landscapes; a mix of stunning coastal scenes, country estates and rolling hills, limestone rock formations and canyons, old towns of Spanish and Arab influence, a daily immersion into the history and culture of the Sardo people, and a food and wine experience that will surprise and delight.
You’ll enjoy the relaxed pace of island life, a beautiful Mediterranean climate and the warmth of Sardinian hospitality as we roll behind the tourist curtain for an unforgettable adventure.
Sardinia Cycling Tour Ride Itinerary
Experience cycling in Sardinia, Italy.
Sardinia is a paradise for cyclists.
Our daily rides will take you through ancient towns of Spanish influence, along coastlines with the most vibrant coloured waters you will ever see, and up to rugged wind-swept headlands, and that’s just in one day.
We’ll climb past vineyards, into the rugged, unspoilt and peaceful interior of the Barbagia and the majestic Supramonte, we’ll hear first the bells of cows, goats, sheep and horses, even before we see them, and you’ll roll into villages covered in murals and art which depict their unique character.
Our Sardinia cycling holiday will see you enjoy every moment of a natural and unspoilt wonder that is truly a mesmerising feast for the senses.
Welcome to SardiniaWe’ll start our warm-up ride by rolling around the ancient walls of the centro storico of Alghero, before making our way out of town for a stretch beside the sea and soft sand of the San Giovanni beach. As we follow the coast towards Capo Galera and then head further west and take the slight climb up to Capo Caccia, we’ll enjoy beautiful views back to Alghero.
We’ll soak up the views, take a few photos and then roll back to our stunning seaside villa.
It’s the perfect introduction to western Sardinia and a good chance to shake the cobwebs from your legs after your travels.
Highlight: The open free flowing descent with views back to Alghero.
Distance: 45km | 28mi
Elevation: 340m | 1115′
Electric BlueDeparting the historic centre of Alghero, this morning we’ll roll along by the seaside before heading a little inland and into open green rolling hills towards the most north-western point of the Island and the delightful La Pelosa beach, with its mesmerizing electric blue waters.
Make the decision to do the shorter ride and take a swim or enjoy the tailwind home as we take to the meandering back roads, through small villages and more picturesque open rolling hills
Highlight: Seeing the island of Piana and the surrounding electric blue waters.
Distance: 118.4 km | 73.5mi
Elevation: 883 M | 2895’
Shorter Distance: 58.2 KM & 483m | 36 mi & 1585’
Seaside SpettacoloA short but very sweet day on the bike awaits as you’ll hug the coast and head south, feeling like you can touch the water at each turn. Every new corner treats you with another vista of stunning beauty, and shimmering waters in shades of turquoise and sapphire, will have you mesmerised.
We’ll steadily climb until our highest point at 30km before we enjoy an undulating descent into our new riverside town and our grand Palazzo for the night.
Highlight: Hugging the coastline for 40km, with a new stunning vista literally around every new corner
Distance: 48.2 km | 30mi
Elevation: 894m | 2933’
Artisan Climbing AdventureYou’ll start the day rolling towards the marina and spinning the legs by the sea before we steadily climb inland, along tiny rock wall lined roads with the majestic Badde Urbara mountain peak in the distance. We keep climbing into the craggy rock strewn landscape on our way to visit a 4th generation artisan knife maker who is handing the craft to his son and nephew.
After our visit and mid ride coffee stop, we’ll take our last climb before an undulating 20km descent along beautiful, quiet backroads. We’ll finish our ride in a village known for its buildings painted with murals depicting scenes from Sardinian rural life. Here we’ll enjoy a light lunch before a one hour transfer to our new location.
Highlight:A steady climb with villages, old castles, hairpin corners and craggy ravines.
Distance: 80km | 50mi
Elevation: 1564m | 5131’
Cycling into Art, Culture and WineToday will see us rolling along the quiet backroads and exploring Sardinia’s rustic heart, and some of the towns and villages renowned for their artisan masks and painted murals. This is a day to savor the diversity of landscape, rugged forests, tiny vineyards, and shepherds with their flocks, all under the watchful eye of the Supramonte.
Highlight: Slowly rolling through a town framed by art murals and taking the time to absorb it all.
Distance: 57.7km | 26mi
Elevation: 1133m | 3717’
Longer Distance: 86km & 1893 m | 53.5mi & 6210’
From Limestone Mountains to Pristine BeachesLeaving the interior of the Island and the heart of the Supramonte behind, today we head East towards the coastline, before starting our long and steady climb of the day.
You will relish every pedal stroke as you find your own tempo and twist and turn up the edge of the mountain, taking in the stunning landscape that unfolds beside you. This superb ride then gets even better once you’ve made it to the top of the pass as it’s “all downhill from here” to our new seaside location.
Highlight: Seeing goats with their bells on the vertical cliff face at the edge of the road as you climb to the top of the pass.
Distance: 78.2km | 48.5mi
Elevation: 1,474m | 4835’
Shorter Distance: 57km & 1,000 M | 35.5mi & 3280′
Up, Up and AwayOur final ride will be the perfect finish to your Sardinian riding experience as it takes you from the edge of the Mediterranean and from 0m to just under 1100m above sea level.
It’s a loop that is jam packed with a rugged landscape, stunning vistas of the Supramonte mountain range, and its valleys and the sea beyond, and with a symphony of bells along the course, supplied by the shaggy little goats, cows and sheep.
On reaching the top, we’ll roll through the open alpine plain that is scattered with large granite boulders, olive trees and gentle mountain streams.
After a little mid ride Sardo flavour-hit to restore you and your legs, you’ll be all set to soak up more of the beautiful rugged beauty as you take the twists and turns of our final 30 km descent back to our seaside home.
Highlight: The sensational climb that takes you from 0 to 1100m in just 30km, with more sheep, cows and goats with bells than you can count.
Distance: 81.7km | 50.5mi
Elevation: 1,651m | 5416’
Pricing & Dates
8395
per person twin share / Maximum 14 guests
Show Price As
2026
Want to enjoy cycling in Sardinia, Italy, on your very own tour? Ask us about a privately run tour for your group.
Start Location & Details
City: Alghero, Italy
Pick Up Location: Hotel or Airport
Pick Up Time: 9:00am
Finish Location & Details
City: Olbia, Italy
Drop Off Location: Olbia Airport
Drop Off Time: 11:30am
Inclusions & Details
Accommodation & Meals
- Our Sardinia cycling tours include 7 nights accommodation, twin share with private bathroom.
- Single occupancy available. Talk to us when booking
- All breakfasts
- Lunches on the road
- All dinners at a range of our favourite restaurants and osteria’s, including local wines at each dinner*
- *wine provided at dinner is to accompany meals / beverages ordered by guests will incur additional charges
Ride Support
- Professional bilingual ride guides with extensive cycling experience, local knowledge and first aid experience, ensuring your riding experiences are truly local and take in many of the undiscovered back roads and rolling hills of this spectacular and diverse region.
- Unique GPS routes, provided on tour as part of our bike tours in Sardinia..
- Support van on daily rides, with mechanical support and your safety as our priority.
- Nutritious snacks and water are provided
Transfers & Activities
- All transfers / transportation from pick up to drop off, including baggage and bike transportation.
- Entrance fees to sites and tours / activities included in non riding partner program
Ride Kit
- 2 piece, Italian made A’QTO Cycling Kit including jersey and bib shorts.
- Laundry for your cycling clothing.
Not Included
- Airfare.
- Bike hire.
- Travel & International Medical Insurance
- Guide Gratuities
- Specific gels and energy bars
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Bike Hire & Gear
Carbon Road Bike with Electronic Shifting
You can choose to hire a Wilier Cento 10SL carbon road bike with Sram Rival Etap, a compact crankset, with a 32 rear cassette & disc brakes.
Carbon Road Bike with Mechanical Shifting
You can choose to hire a Wilier GTR Team with mechanical Shimano Ultegra groupset, a compact crankset, with a 32 rear cassette & rim brakes.
Non-Riding Partners
As part of our Sardinia cycling holiday, non-riding partners enjoy an active and dedicated travel program. From enjoying the island’s mesmerising natural and coastal wonders to its rich history and vibrant culture, the program is designed to deliver a diverse range of activities and the best experiences Sardinia has to offer.
You’ll enjoy amazing canyon hikes in the Supramonte, guided walks of historic towns, sightseeing and water based activities along the island’s magical coastline with boat tours, snorkelling and kayaking, and a traditional cooking class showcasing some of Sardinia’s ancient recipes. With an itinerary curated by Nancy and delivered together with a range of partners and guides whom she personally selects, non-riding partners experience the beauty and uniqueness of each area we visit and a holiday in Sardinia you’ll never forget.
As our non-riding partner program is an active adventure, there is a minimum walking requirement for non-riding guests for each day on tour. Please enquire when booking.
Accommodation
Enjoy our personally selected range of typical Sardinian accommodation. From staying in charming seaside villas with magnificent views over the Mediterranean sea, to historic palazzi in some of the region’s most beautiful towns, and renowned hotels dedicated to creating an experiential journey into Sardinian art, culture and culinary traditions, this diverse experience immerses you into the natural and cultural wonders of Sardinia across 7 nights.
Food & Wine
Sardinian cuisine is influenced by the island’s varied history, and as you move from west to east and north to south, and from the sea to its internal agricultural and pastoral heart, regional specialties change. Taking influence from Italian, Spanish and Arab cuisines, dishes are uniquely different across the island, while always using a lot of fresh and natural ingredients.
As we traverse the island on tour, you’ll enjoy flavours from the sea and of course a range of delicious pasta dishes including Fregula and Culurgiones. As you travel inland, the cooking becomes more hearty and rustic, with slow cooked lamb and maiolino cooked on a charcoal fire. Meals are always accompanied by the very traditional pane carasau and local olive oils, and you’ll be sure to taste an array of local cheeses.
The wine of Sardinia is also a diverse story following its history, dominations and of course terroir, with the two main varieties being the white Vermentino di Gallura and the full bodied vino rosso of Cannonau. While these varieties are grown on the entire island and each region has a style of its own, this is not a two horse island for wine, and we’ll be enjoying a range of other special and unique wine varieties grown and produced across the island.
Testimonials
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