Cycling Holidays - North Sardinia

North Sardinia

Italy

From £715 P/P

Explore the northern part of Sardinia from Olbia to Alghero on this self-guided holiday. With breathtaking views and scenery, this tour passes through stunning beaches, dramatic scenery and forested mountains.

Discover the beauties of the fabled Costa Smeralda and spend time in the city of Sassari before finishing your tour in the fortified town of Alghero. This is a mixed terrain tour with varied altitudes and difficulties, perfect for people who are confident in the saddle.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival to Cannigione

Welcome briefing and handing over of rental bicycles only on Saturdays at 5pm. On any other days you will find the travel documents and bicycles deposited in your arrival hotel.

Day 2: Costa Smeralda loop approx. 55 km

Discover the beauties of the fabled Costa Smeralda when the millionaires are away! Ride thorugh Cannigione to Arzachena, up the into the hills of San Pantaleo and back down to Porto Cervo, Baia Sardinia.

Day 3: La Maddalena Archipelago approx. 60 km

From Cannigione along the coast to Palau, where you take the ferry to the town of La Maddalena, cross the bridge to Caprera, home of the Garibaldi museum and back through Palau to Cannigione.

Day 4: Cannigione – Tempio Pausania approx. 50 km

Today you venture inland to Arzachena and up into the hills and lakes of Sant’Antonio di Gallura, and on to Calangianus and Nuchis and finally up to Tempio Pausania.

Day 5: Tempio Pausania – Castelsardo approx. 50 km

From Tempio Pausania to Aggius, through the dramatic stone formation of Valley of the moon, back to the coast staying in Castelsardo.

Day 6: Castelsardo – Sassari approx. 55 km

Ride along the coast to Lu Bagnu and then head inland again to Nulvi and Osilo, enjoying the spectacular views of the Anglona rolling hills and pastures. End your day in the

Day 7: Sassari – Alghero approx. 40 km

From Sassari ride along backroads to reach the fortified town of Alghero, probably the nicest town in Sardinia and final destination of your trip.

Day 8: Individual departure or extra days

After breakfast the tour is completed, or you can stay for some more days. Please discuss this option
Route Overview

Route Overview

Two cycle days (4-6) are easy (predominantly flat to slightly undulating), 2 stages (1-2) are medium with an undulating terrain and 2 cycle days (3-5) are difficult with longer climbs. Basically good cycle fitness is required to really enjoy yourself.

Total distance cycled: 310 km

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.

Starting point of the tour : Cannigione
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Olbia 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 0161 703 8161 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 North Sardinia cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- 7 Nights in 3 star hotels, all rooms with en suite bathroom
- 7 Breakfasts
- Tour presentation (welcome meeting/call)
- Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
- Supply of route notes and maps
- Telephone assistance
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Hire (Optional extra)
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (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. The bikes have been designed for use on tarmac roads, but are also suitable for unpaved surfaces too.

You will receive an accessories package including a bicycle pannier bag with a good capacity, repair kit, lock, key, and air pump. Bottle cages and handlebars bags are included too.

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 0161 703 8161.

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 0161 703 8161 for more information.

The hotel list below is subject to change and should be used as a guide. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
North Sardinia	Sample Hotel List
Cannigione di Arzachena	Hotel Del Porto
Tempio-Pausiana	Hotel Pausania Inn
Castelsardo	Hotel Riviera
SASSARI	Hotel Vittorio Emanuele
Alghero	Hotel Villa Piras

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.

Date & Prices

2021 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	01.01. to 25.06.2021 \| 04.09 to 31.12.2020	Daily
Season 2:	26.06. to 03.09.2020	Daily

Category Information:

Season:	Prices per person excluding bike hire
Season 1:	£715
Season 2:	£ 865
Single Room Supplement Season 1:	£235
Single Room Supplement Season 2:	£240
Standard Bike Hire:	£170
Electric Bike Hire:	£210

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category Information:	3* hotels

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Room Price SGL/BB
Cannigione	(Cat A):	ON REQUEST
Alghero	(Cat B):	ON REQUEST

Date From	Date To
01 January 2021	31 December 2021

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