Gennargentu off-road traverse

by Sardinia Cycling
Region
Sardinia
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Challenge
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

The Gennargentu Traverse by Mountain Bike is an extraordinary adventure that takes you to explore the wildest and most unspoiled mountains of Sardinia. During the journey, you will cross imposing mountains, isolated valleys, and lush forests, offering a true immersion into the authentic rural Sardinia. The traverse will take you through the Gennargentu massif, reaching altitudes of 1,834 meters, and allow you to explore a variety of ecosystems, from oak and holm oak forests to rocky and arid landscapes. You will have the opportunity to visit small Sardinian villages, where time seems to have stood still, and discover the rich history and culture of the island. The tour develops over several stages, with an average of 40-50 km per day, ranging from challenging climbs to exciting descents. The trip begins from the lovely beach of Bari Sardo and after a few kilometers on flat we start our climb towards Jerzu, our destination, and a small town that recalls the taste of red Cannonau wine in the mouth of the wine experts. We promised wilderness, and that what you get on this day. Two small dots in the mountains connected by a 50km long winding line that crosses protected forests, peaks, old train lines and natural monuments. We ride southwards for a few kilometers, up and down along the lonely peaks of the Gennargentu range. We can't say we've crossed Gennargentu until we ride up one of its tallest mountains. This is the plan on stage four of the Traverse. This is one of the longer stages of the trip - 55 km - and provides a great opportunity to experience the incredibly varied land morphology, vegetation, and wildlife. The longest stage of the Traverse will take us back to the sea and it does it in a spectacular way.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Sardinia

Welcome to Sardinia

Day 2: From Barisardo to Jerzu

48 km 1414 m

D1

From Barisardo to Jerzu

Day 3: From Jerzu to Seui

49 km 1446 m

D1

From Jerzu to Seui

Day 4: From Seui to Belvì

45 km 1318 m

D1

From Seui to Belvì

Day 5: From Belvì to Fonni

51 km 1684 m

D1

From Belvì to Fonni

Day 6: From Fonni to Orgosolo

55 km 1090 m

D1

From Fonni to Orgosolo

Day 7: From Orgosolo to Cala Gonone

64 km 1295 m

D2

From Orgosolo to Cala Gonone

Day 8: Goodbye Sardinia

Goodbye Sardinia

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Sardinia

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