Cycling Holidays - Sardinia and Corsica

Sardinia and Corsica

Sardinia and Corsica - two islands and two countries combined in one cycling tour. Both a short distance from France and Italy, the two islands have preserved their traditions and a strong cultural identity. Fantastic coastal rides, great sea and mountain landscapes and superb cuisine are amongst the many highlights of this exciting trip.

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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive into Sardinia

Private transfer or independent arrival to Cannigione, overnight.

Day 2: Cannigione – Santa Teresa di Gallura (38 km)

Start with a sensational coastal ride to Palau, where you can admire the Maddalena archipelago. Nestled on the hills overlooking the coast, the lovely village of San Pasquale is the ideal base for your lunch break. Quiet country roads will take you to the charming town of Santa Teresa. A quick detour to Capo Testa offers a great view over the Bonifacio strait and Corsica.

Day 3: Santa Teresa di Gallura – Porto Vecchio (65 km)

A 50 minute ferry ride takes to beautiful Bonifacio that welcomes visitors on the top of a limestone cliff. Spend some time roaming around the narrow alleys of the old citadel. On your way to Porto Vecchio, cycle inland and then on a beautiful costal road, where the beaches of Santa Giulia and Palombaggia are well worth a swimming stop. Porto Vecchio old town comes alive at dusk offering great dining and shopping options.

Day 4: Porto Vecchio – Zonza (48 km)

This is the king of the mountain day! The 15km climb to the famous Col de l’Ospédale is softened by the beautiful view of the coastline. The change in landscape from the coast is dramatic, the pine tree forest of the Natural park brings memories of the Alps, while the Ospédale reservoir offers a refreshing stop. The small mountain hamlet of Zonza will be your base for tonight.

Day 5: Zonza – Sartène (40 km)

Ride through the small villages of the Alta Rocca region and descend to the Rizzanese valley, rich with vineyards. After a restoring stop to the Caldane thermal bath, your day ends in Sartène, probably the most Corsican town in Corsica.

Day 6: Sartène – Santa Teresa di Gallura (54 km)

The winding coastal road leading to Bonifacio boasts some spectacular views over its strait and Sardinia. Roccaspina is the most renown beach of the many you will find along the way. In Bonifacio say au revoir to Corsica and take the ferry back to Santa Teresa in Sardinia.

Day 7: Santa Teresa di Gallura - Cannigione (47 km)

Venture inland in the Gallura hills, riding through Vermentino vineyards and cork oak forests. After the villages of Bassacutena and Arzachena you return to Cannigione, where you can celebrate the end of this beautiful trip.

Day 8: End of tour

After breakfast, end of services.
Route Overview

Route Overview

A Medium difficulty cycling holiday although more challenging on Day 3. However, this is a leisure cycling holiday that should be suitable for most types of cyclist.

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Olbia or Alghero airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Sardinia and Corsica tour stays in hotels carefully chosen for their location, hospitality and proximity to your tour route.
Your stay includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and permanent assistance in case of problems.

Included Services
- 7 nights in 3* accommodation
- Breakfast
- Bike hire
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Return ferry crossings to/from Corsica
- Tour presentation (welcome meeting or telephone call)
- Route notes and maps
- 24 hour local telephone assistance helpline
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

This cycling holiday uses hybrid bikes with gearing suitable for the local terrain. All bikes are regularly maintained and offer comfort along with good quality components. You will receive an accessories package including a bicycle pannier bag with a good capacity, repair kit, lock, key, and air pump.

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly.
Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.

Men's bike (colour may vary)

Unisex bike (colour may vary)

E-Bike Upgrades:

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 7555385.

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

THE HOTEL LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

TOWN	EXAMPLE HOTEL LIST
cANNIGIONE	HOTEL DEL PORTO OR BOUTIQUE MOMA HOTEL
SANTA TERESA DI GALLURA	HOTEL MUITA DI MARI
PORTO VECCHIO	HOTEL HOLZER
ZONZA	HOTEL CLAIR DE LUNE
SARTENE	HOTEL DES ROCHES

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2020 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	01.03 - 26.06.2020 \| 5.09.2020 - 01.12.2020	Saturdays
Season 2:	27.06 – 04.09.2020	Saturdays

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£1049
Season 2:	£1339
Single Supplement Upgrade:	£249
E-Bike Upgrade:	£99

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3 * Family run charming Hotels

Extra Nights (on request)

Date From	Date To
01 March 2020	31 December 2020

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