Cycle Sardinia E
Tour code: CAW Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Challenging
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£685 £947
Alghero
Vilanova Monteleone
TOUR ONLY
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
D8 D8
Olbia Airport
SARDINIA (ITALY)
Onifel Bosa MARINA
Tresnuraghes Malvasia Vineyards
Pirate watchtower 0 km 25 km Cycle Sardinia CAW Explore Sardinia’s coastline and mountainous hinterland by bike
With superb coastal scenery, mountain landscapes and a climate to match, the Mediterranean island of Sardinia is perfectly suited to a cycle holiday. Our twin-centre trip starts in the west, exploring the dramatic coastline and Malvasia vineyards. Crossing the rugged interior we pass through mountains and beautiful traditional villages. In the eastern town of Orosei we cycle through Bidderosa Natural reserve, to idyllic beaches and culminate our ride with the grand Supramonte mountains.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour at Olbia airport. Day 2 Malvasia vineyards We ride a circular route following the Temo river through Malvasia vineyards to an ancient watchtower. Day 3 Coastal road Visit the old town of Alghero then return to Bosa along the scenic seaside route. Day 4 Gennargentu Mountains Drive to Fonni village from where we cycle through the rugged interior, passing the rebellious historical wall paintings of Gorgosolo. Fine views of the Supramonte range greet us on our
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route to Orosei. Day 5 Orosei The day is left free to explore nearby beaches, take walks or cycle some more. Day 6 Bidderosa Natural Reserve Ride along the dramatic east coast through Bidderosa to Capo Comino lighthouse, returning to Orosei on the inland route. Day 7 Supramonte Mountains Cycle over the most spectacular pass in the range, with wonderful views of Tiscali and Gorropu Gorge. Day 8 Tour ends Olbia airport.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
DAILY DISTANCES
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Optional Rides
55km 72km 85km 80km 70km 80km
Torre Foghe BOSA Dorgali
Gorgosolo Oliena
Fonni
Gorropu Gorge
GENNARGENTU MOUNTAINS
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Cala Osala
GULF OF OROSEI
Genna Silana Pass 1015m
ITALY
CORSICA Olbia
BOSA OROSEI SARDINIA
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
OROSEI From
AYS AYS
To Olbia Airport
Capo Comino Lighthouse
TYRRENIAN SEA Bibberosa NR Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights hotels. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver(s). Included Bike: We provide 24 and 27 gear Conor City 350 hybrid bikes with front suspension – see tour notes for details. Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 362 km over fi ve days (an average of 72 km per day) with a further optional 80 km available. We mostly follow provincial roads with little car traffi c (98% tarmac roads, 2% good forest trail). On days 3 and 4 maps will be provided for cyclists to follow, while the tour leader drives the back up vehicle.We have graded the route as challenging. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 15 Jun - 22 Jun 21 Sep - 28 Sep
2014 Tour only dates 14 Jun - 21 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £95 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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