VIP EPIC Trans Sardinia

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.

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.

Today you’ll leave behind the fantastic Corte Bianca hotel and start the journey northwards. Highlight of the day is the climb to the Passo Ghenna ‘e Silana, and the 30km descent off the other side.

The ride starts with the climb through Lanusei and continues through Arzana and into the Gennargentu Mountains National Park. You’ll head back over Talana from the opposite side before dropping down to Urzulei and the start of the climb to the Passo Ghenna ‘e Silana. Enjoy the long descent before the short run in to the unique Su Gologono Experince Hotel.

Another spectacular ride combining mountains and a little stretch of shoreline. The first 45km feature several short climbs over the typical traffic-free roads, before arriving in the village of Galtelli. After a short section through the antique cobbled streets of Galtelli, you’ll start the steep climb to Cancello. Next up is a short, steep climb over the final mountain range before the coast, followed by a wonderful descent into Cala Gonone. What goes down must come back up though, and you’re soon climbing out of Cala Gonone and heading back to the amazing Su Gologone hotel.

A sensational ride today following the 40km mountain climb that leads to Siniscola from Lula. At 40km, it’s a long climb, but the grades are gentle allowing you to enjoy the incredible views offered all along this climb. A series of stunning climbs at the beginning of the ride and a wonderful descent down to our beachside hotel complete a sensational day on the bike!

Your trip ends with a magnificent ride to the northern shores of the island and one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Europe, the famous Costa Smeralda.

But there’s still a fair bit of climbing to do before the final dropdown to the Costa, including the climb to Pedra Blanca and it’s double-digit grades! The last 15km of the ride feature magnificent views of the Costa Smeralda and a fantastic end to an epic journey across Sardinia’s spectacular east coast!

Unfortunately, your trip across Sardinia has come to an end.

Our shuttle will drop you off at Olbia Airport.