VIP EPIC Trans Sardinia
VIP EPIC Trans Sardinia
Dramatic mountain landscapes, epic climbs and the turquoise waters of the Costa Smeralda
The mountain range along the east coast of Sardinia sets an astoundingly beautiful scene for our latest VIP destination.
Please note: this trip is only open to repeat guests and their friends.
Featured Climbs
Tuttavista from Galtelli, Talana from Riu Mortorinai, Fontana Sa Mela from Sologo
Overview
Details
Next Departure
September 30th 2023
From
USD $4,995
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
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Overview
To quote the famous British writer DH Lawrence: “Sardinia is out of time and history. This land resembles no other place. Sardinia is something else. Enchanting spaces and distances to travel-nothing finished, nothing definitive. It is like freedom itself.”
For sure, the island has evolved since Lawrence published his Sea and Sardinia book in 1921, but it remains a magical island with vast, completely unspoilt mountain ranges, and of course the magnificent turquoise waters and white sandy beaches that line the 1800km of coastline.
Our trip features the dramatic East Coast, through the Gennargentu and Supramonte mountain ranges, and finishes in the north of the island on the stunning Costa Smeralda, the most beautiful coastline in Europe. Along the way we’ve included the top rides on the island, and of course, being Thomson, we’ve included a few “wee bumps” to keep you entertained. You’ll stay in some magnificent hotels including the unique Su Gologone Experience hotel and enjoy Sardinia’s excellent local food and wines.
Join Peter, and the usual team of the best staff in the business, for an epic week in one of the world’s most beautiful islands!
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to Sardinia | Experience Hotel Corte Bianca | |||
| 02 | The Supramonte Mountains | Experience Hotel Corte Bianca | |||
| 03 | Perda 'e Liana | Experience Hotel Corte Bianca | |||
| 04 | Passo Ghenna Silana | Su Gologone Experience Hotel | |||
| 05 | Monte Tuttavista & Cala Gonone | Su Gologone Experience Hotel | |||
| 06 | Sa Mela Fountain Road | S’Arena Beach Hotel | |||
| 07 | Costa Smeralda | Hotel Petra Bianca | |||
| 08 | End of an epic journey! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Welcome to Sardinia
Your trip starts at Olbia Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to our magnificent hotel located directly on the beach in Sardinia’s spectacular east coast.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in Sardinia. The numerous switchbacks and corners on the climb from Loceri to Lanusei provide stunning views of the Sardinian coast and a nice appetiser of what awaits on the days ahead.
Day 2
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The Supramonte Mountains
A magnificent ride today combining spectacular sea views and the dramatic landscapes of the Supramonte mountains.
The ride starts off with a 25km ride along the coast to the seaside town of Sant Maria Navarrese. In Santa Maria the climbing starts as you head inland though the quaint mountain village of Baunei and across the Baunei Supramonte plateau to Urzulei. After a short descent from Urzulei you’re soon back into climbing mode as you start the challenging but stunning climb through the highest peaks of the Supramonte to Talana. From Talana, enjoy the next 40km through forests of large pine trees before the final fun descent through the multiple switchbacks on the road from Lanusei back to the coast.
Day 3
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Perda 'e Liana
A brilliant ride into the mountainous interior of the island, past the unique Perda ‘e Liana rock formation which is the entrance to the underworld according to local legends. Stunning views and completely traffic-free roads are the order of the day!
Enjoy the first 10km, this is the only flat section of the entire ride. At the 10km mark, you’ll start the climb to Gairo Vecchio, a spooky ghost town that has been uninhabited for over 50 years since alluvial floods forced the villagers to abandon their homes. From Gairo Vecchio you’ll follow a single-lane road that winds its way towards Perda ‘e Liana, then though the Montarba forest before dropping out in Ussassai and a magnificent 25km descent back to the hotel.
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Map & Profile
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Lanusei from Bari Sardo |
3.8% | 3 | ||
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Passo Genna Ramene from Santa Maria Navarrese |
4.7% | 2 | ||
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Talana from Riu Mortorinai |
7.7% | HC | ||
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Gairo from Riu Sant Andrea |
5.8% | 2 | ||
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Pizzu Silixi from Gairo |
6.5% | 1 | ||
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Valico Arcuerì from Seui |
4.8% | 4 | ||
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Taquisara from Riu San Girolamo |
3.6% | 4 | ||
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San Giorgio from Gairo |
5.8% | 2 | ||
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Climbs
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2023 | |||||||
Sep 30 - Oct 7 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $4,995
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USD $950 |
USD $940 |
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What's Included
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Nutrition during the ride
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Olbia Airport |
9:00am |
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Hotel Double Tree by Hilton Olbia |
9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Olbia Airport |
8:30am |
Rental Bikes
Frame
Felt FR Advanced
Groupset
2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed
Weight
7.7kg (size 53)
Wheels
Reynolds AR46 DB Custom
Chainrings
48x35
Cassette
10-33
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Price
USD $500
VIP EPIC Trans Sardinia
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