Southern Sardinia by electric bike

Moderate. Daily stages of 40 to 68km. This trip is offered with an electric bike (you can also hire a hybrid bike, but in that case the difficulty is moderate to challenging 3 / 5). The route is hilly, with substantial climbs and descents. Daily elevation gain ranges from 200 to 850m, with an occasional stage involving more climbing during the week. Participants must have a good level of fitness and previous experience of cycling on several consecutive days.

You only need to carry a small bag with your belongings for the day and your picnic lunch.

From 2 people.

8 days, 7 nights, 6 days of cycling

Category A: Saturday departures from 04/04 to 10/10/2026.
Category B: Saturday departures available all year round.
However, this trip is not recommended in July and August due to the heat and visitor numbers. Departures on other days of the week are possible for a supplement.

We provide a digital travel pack that includes access to a smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any relevant vouchers and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly.
This is a self-guided trip without a guide, so you travel independently throughout your stay.

Accommodation

Category A: mainly in 4* hotels and agriturismo accommodation.
Category B: mainly in 3* hotels and agriturismo accommodation.
Single rooms can be booked for a supplement.

Meals

Breakfasts included. For lunch, you can order a picnic from your accommodation or eat along the way at an inn or a traditional restaurant. Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start

On day 1, in the afternoon at your hotel in Cabras.

End

On day 8, after breakfast at your hotel in Pula.

Bike hire

We offer electric bike hire for this trip. Here is the type of electric bike available for this trip (or equivalent):

Cube Touring PRO 500
Bosch battery, with a range of up to 120km (under optimal usage conditions), Shimano Deore, disc brakes and puncture-resistant tyres.
A deposit by bank card will be required.

Cube Touring PRO 500

We can also offer hybrid bike hire, but in this case the trip’s difficulty level is 3 / 5 (challenging). Here is the type of hybrid bike available (or equivalent):

Trekking Bike
Available with a women’s or men’s frame.
Shimano Deore, disc brakes and puncture-resistant tyres.

Trekking Bike women’s model

Trekking Bike men’s model

Bike hire includes the following accessories (kit for 2 people)
2 Ortlieb Back Roller Classic rear panniers
1 Abus front bag
1 repair kit

Please note: A helmet is not included in the hire. We strongly recommend bringing your own.
A helmet can be supplied with the accessories only on request and subject to availability.

Flights

There are 3 international airports in Sardinia: Olbia (190km from S.S. Sinis), Alghero (107km from S.S. Sinis) and Cagliari (108km from S. S. Sinis).
Flights are not included in the trip price; we can arrange flights with a scheduled airline. Please contact us.
There are direct flights from Paris to Cagliari, Alghero and Olbia with Alitalia and EasyJet.

Arrival
From Cagliari Airport to Cabras
Private transfer
We can book a private transfer from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Cabras on request. Minimum 2 people.

Public transport

From the airport: take a train to Oristano (several services throughout the day). The journey takes around 1 hour to 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the train.
If you arrive late at the airport: there is a direct bus from the airport to Oristano, operated by Fara Viaggi, departing at 23:30.
Alternative: train from central Cagliari
From central Cagliari, there are several options:

• Ryanair Cagliari–Alghero shuttle, which stops in Oristano along the way. Departs from central Cagliari (Piazza Matteotti).
• ARST bus to Oristano. The journey takes around 2 hours.

From Oristano to San Salvatore Sinis, there is no public transport; the best option is to take a taxi, costing around 30€

From Oristano to Cabras, take the regional ARST bus, route 427

From Alghero Airport to Cabras
Private transfer
A private transfer from Alghero Airport to Cabras is available on request, for a minimum of 2 people.
Public transport

Alghero is in north-western Sardinia. There is a bus (2 per day) to Oristano and Cagliari, timed to connect with Ryanair flights.
The bus will take you to Oristano…
If you spend night 1 of your stay in Cabras: from Oristano bus station to Cabras, take ARST bus route 427.

From Olbia Airport to Cabras
Private transfer
A private transfer from Olbia Airport to Cabras is available on request, for a minimum of 2 people.
Public transport
To reach San Salvatore Sinis from Olbia Airport (OLB), you need to:
1. Take a bus from Olbia Airport to central Olbia
2. Take a train from Olbia to Oristano
3. Take a taxi from Oristano to San Salvatore

From Olbia Airport to Olbia railway station on Corso Vittorio Veneto, take ASPO bus route 10 (a journey of 15 minutes).
Bus from Olbia Airport to Oristano (ARTS bus).
From central Olbia to Oristano, take a Trenitalia train.
If you spend night 1 of your stay in Cabras: from Oristano bus station to Cabras, take ARST bus route 427.

Departure
From Pula to Cagliari Airport
Private transfer
A private transfer is available on request, for a minimum of 2 people.
Public transport
From Pula to Cagliari, take an ARST bus to central Cagliari (several services per day, with a journey time of around 55 minutes).
From central Cagliari to Cagliari Airport. Take a train to the airport (around 1 per hour, 8–10 minutes)*

From Pula to Alghero Airport
Private transfer
A private transfer is available on request, for a minimum of 2 people.
Public transport
Option 1 – By bus
From Cagliari to Alghero Airport: see timetables
Option 2 – Train + bus or private taxi
Train from Cagliari to Sassari
From Sassari to Alghero Airport, take regional ARST bus route 760 (daily)

Ferry

There are services with Corsica Ferries from Nice to Golfo Arranci (overnight crossing). The port of Golfo Arranci is around 2 hours 30 minutes from San Salvatore Sinis (taxi or private transfer on request).

For the return journey, you can take a ferry from Porto Torres to Toulon.
Porto Torres is around 40m by road from Alghero, or around 55 minutes by direct bus (route 714).

Car

You can bring your own vehicle (via the ferry). You can park it at the hotel in San Salvatore Sinis (subject to availability).

A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim, either along the way or at the end of the day. It would be a shame not to make the most of them. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; you therefore swim under your own responsibility and at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help steer the sector’s practices towards a more meaningful approach. In practical terms, we focus on:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and foster rewarding encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification scheme, recognises our concrete actions in support of responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy

For cycling

• Cycling shorts or tights, depending on the season
• Cycling gloves
• A helmet (strongly recommended)
• Sunglasses (to protect against the sun, wind and small insects)
• A windproof jacket
• T-shirts or cycling jerseys
• A handlebar map holder
• A water bottle

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of not developing sweat odours (brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.)!
As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.

Protection from sun and rain

• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat (helmet)
• A windproof jacket
• A rain cape or a Gore-Tex jacket

After exercise

• A jumper or fleece
• Comfortable trousers for walking
• A pair of shorts
• A tracksuit or change of clothes
• Swimwear
• A lightweight long-sleeved cotton shirt
• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• Spare clothes and underwear
• Toiletry bag
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, Elastoplast, Biogaze or “2nd skin”, gauze, disinfectant, arnica pellets and aspirin for minor aches and injuries …

• If your bike does not have a pannier, bring a comfortable small 40-litre backpack with a waist belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic during the day. If you have a luggage rack, you can secure your bag to it with bungee cords. Rental bikes come with a pannier for your belongings. Bring a small backpack as well; this makes it easy to carry your belongings when you stop to visit places along the way
• Luggage for transfer: a backpack or travel bag in good condition

Country: Italy
Capital: Rome
Island: Sardinia
Largest city on the island: Cagliari
Population: 1662045 inhabitants

Travellers, including minors, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals). For entry requirements during the Covid-19 pandemic, please consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Italian National Tourist Board
23 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
Tel: 0142660396

French Honorary Consular Agency in Cagliari, Italy
c/o Alliance française Cagliari
via Giacomo Puccini 4
09128 Cagliari
Telephone: (+39) (0) 3484566546

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There is no time difference between France and Sardinia.

The climate is mild and very dry, even in the south of the island, with little rain (unlike Corsica). In the mountainous interior, winters can be harsh, with snow on the peaks. Some months are windy, particularly April. The mistral, ponente and sirocco each affect the temperature in their own way. Vegetation is everywhere. In the island’s interior, forests of cork oak, chestnut, walnut and beech are often the result of policies aimed at counteracting years of deforestation. Closer to the sea, a type of Mediterranean scrub made up of myrtle, juniper, strawberry trees, rockrose and oleander fills the air with fragrance from spring onwards. Almond trees, prickly pears, cherry trees, wild cherry trees, orange trees and quince trees complete these typically Mediterranean landscapes. A few hundred kilometres from Italy, Sardinia has a similar climate. 2 periods are particularly suitable for exploring the island: late spring (early June) and early autumn (around late September). Rain is still rare, and outdoor temperatures range from 23 to 24°C, making it possible to go hiking without suffering from the heat. In July and August, rain is almost non-existent, but the sirocco, a dry, scorching wind from Africa, blows continuously across the island.
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Sardinian cuisine
Sardinian cuisine satisfies even the most discerning palates with its simplicity and natural ingredients, using local produce with delicate yet intense flavours to create delicious dishes. The staple ingredient is wheat, which is used to make the best-known product, Carasau bread, as well as Malloreddus, Culurgiones and Fregola.
You cannot leave the island without trying Porceddu, a delicious roasted suckling pig served on cork platters scattered with myrtle branches. When it comes to seafood, Alghero’s spiny lobster deserves a special mention, as do the bottarga (dried mullet roe) from Cabras and the tuna from Carloforte. Fish and seafood dishes include cockle soup and spaghetti with sea urchins. Locally produced cured meats and cheeses are part of this flavourful cuisine, with pecorino reigning supreme. Adding the pleasures of wine to its meals, Sardinia serves an excellent Vermentino di Gallura or a Cannonau. Myrtle liqueur is also well worth savouring.
Source: https://www.italia.it/fr