Cycling and Mountain-biking in Sardinia

Experience Sardinia by bike

The unspoiled nature and hilly landscape make Sardinia the perfect place for hikers, cyclists, and mountain bikers. There are many mountain bike routes and cycling routes all over the island that offer many possibilities for both experienced cyclists and newbies. The sandy paths and paved roads offer an oasis of tranquillity inland. The sturdy mountains and spicy hills are a challenge for real mountain bike enthusiasts. There is also a wide range of panoramic cycling routes along the coast that take you past the many fishing villages. 

 What is the best time of the year for biking in Sardinia?

In Sardinia it can get very hot in summer, the average temperature in July and August is around 30 degrees. The perfect period to go biking in Sardinia is in the months April to June and September to November: there is still a lot of sun in these months and the average temperature is pleasant between 19 and 23 degrees, ideal cycling weather.

Explore Cagliari by bike

The bicycle is the ideal solution to mover around the narrow streets of the old town of Cagliari. In the old town you can visit one of the Roman towers and palaces or cycle on the long promenade along the port of Cagliari. The nature reserve “Stagno di Molentargius-Saline” is also easy to explore by bicycle, among the pink flamingos.

Mountain biking

The spicy hill trails of the Gennargentu mountains in the interior offer mountain bike enthusiasts the ideal terrain for long tours. Most mountain bike trails are located in the centre and south of the island. The 70 routes that have been set out on the island ensure that you can discover the untouched nature of Sardinia all year round. The many routes that have been set out vary in length and difficulty and are therefore suitable for both the novice mountain biker and the experienced mountain biker. 

Even if you have cycled a tour in Sardinia before, you will not get bored, on 
this website you will find a wide range of cycling routes by other cyclists and mountain bikers.