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Bikepacking Sardinia: Coastal ride from Olbia to Cagliari

from Olbia

to Cagliari

E-Bike: 4h 32 / day

Bike: 6h 05 / day

459 kmDistance
5,723 mElevation
6 DaysDuration
Difficulty
6Stages
Beach
Climbs
Coastlines
Island
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Description

Cross Sardinia from Olbia to Cagliari: this six-day bikepacking route reveals the Mediterranean island far beyond the standard tourist tracks. Covering roughly 460 kilometres, the terrain shifts from the wild granite peaks of Gallura to the rugged volcanic cliffs of the iconic SP105 coastal highway. The track cuts through the massive sand dunes of the Costa Verde, across the isolated mountain mining districts of the Iglesiente, and past flat lagoons filled with pink flamingos. Challenging passes like the Passo di Genna Bogai meet fast, smooth descents down to the sea.Planning a cycling trip does not require 20 open tabs in a browser. Rogonneur brings all the logistics together in one spot : from precise route guidance and curated, bike-friendly accommodation to local restaurants and train connections for the return journey. Less friction, more focus on the ride.Create a free Rogonneur account today to unlock full stage details, download GPX files, and get this Sardinian adventure rea

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Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

Choosing the right setup is essential for a smooth ride across the island. Road surfaces alternate between freshly laid tarmac and coarse, weathered chip-seal, making a tire width of 28mm to 34mm the ideal balance between speed and vibration dampening. Going tubeless is highly recommended due to sharp thorns from roadside Mediterranean scrub. Wind management is another key factor: the legendary Mistral (Maestrale) wind predominantly blows from the northwest. Therefore, this itinerary is strategi...
Start Point
Olbia
End Point
Cagliari
Country
Italy
Regions
Sardinia

At a glance

Distance

459 km

Difficulty

Hard

Road type

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Duration

6 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Olbia - Isola Rossa

    81 km1,200 m

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  • Day 2
    Isola Rosso - Sassari

    57 km941 m

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  • Day 3
    Sassari - Bosa

    80 km981 m

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  • Day 4
    Bosa - Torre dei Corsari

    96 km790 m

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  • Day 5
    Torre dei Corsari - Iglesias

    80 km1,550 m

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  • Day 6
    Iglesias - Cagliari

    65 km261 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

You have several good options for arrival: OLBIA by train or Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport by flight or Stazione Marittima Olbia by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.

Major rail hub

OLBIA, 2 km · about 15 min by public transport

Airport

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, 3 km · about 20 min by public transport

Ferry terminal

Stazione Marittima Olbia, 0 km · no public transport connection found

Travel from finish

Very easy access

You have several good options for leaving the tour: CAGLIARI by train or Cagliari Elmas Airport by flight or CAGLIARI AUTOSTAZIONE ARST by coach. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.

Major rail hub

CAGLIARI, 1 km · about 10 min by public transport

Airport

Cagliari Elmas Airport, 7 km · about 45 min by public transport

Coach / bus hub

CAGLIARI AUTOSTAZIONE ARST, 1 km · about 10 min by public transport

Local transport

Lo Frasso (fermata provvisoria), 0 km

Also nearby: Matilda II (Ferry Terminal), 35 km — not a way to leave the tour

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