_ The 2018 Cycle Sardinia & Corsica:

Join us this summer for six days of cycling on the beautiful Costa Smeralda on the island of Sardinia, Italy and one day of discovering Bonifaco, (France). This year’s tour is open to both men an women.
 

Exploring the northern part of Sardinia, we will be based in one, four-star hotel for seven nights. From there, we will ride the farmlands, coastline, small islands of the Maddalenas (a national park), as well as spend one day in the fortified city of Bonifacio (Corsica, France).

The rides are a mix of challenging and easier rides with one day off and plenty of free to time to explore beaches, local cuisine and landscapes. The tour starts in on Sun., June 3 when you arrive in the town of Palau about 40-min. from THE Olbia Airport. We will do a short afternoon, and the big rides start on Monday. The tour ends on Sun. June 10.

The cycling level is intermediate to advanced and about 235 miles of hilly, island terrain. You can bring your own or rent a high end bicycle or an electric bike. Contact GGG about bike rental. 

The trip includes: lodging, hotel room (double occupancy); breakfast daily; 4 dinners at the hotel; ride snacks/water; van support; and ferry tickets to Corsica and the Maddelenas.  For more details, call 360-951-0451.  

Event details and schedule

Single occupancy available, sea view room upgrades too - email for more info. routes, etc. 

Sunday, June 3: Arrive in Palau – (Dinner included)
Get oriented, put your bike together or get your bike delivered.

Evening - Optional short, “shake out” ride followed by dinner at Hotel Palau    (dinner included). 

We will ride to Porto Pollo and back (8 miles, 14 KM)

Monday, June 4: Inland and sea side loop - (45 miles, 70 KM) round trip  (Dinner included)
Palau > Bassacutena > Luogosanto > Arachena > Cannigione > Le Saline > Palau

 This ride makes a loop through the interior and loops backs to the sea. On this ride, you will see beautiful rock formations, pine forests, sweeping views of the sea.  The small port town of Cannigione has a beautiful harbour and bike trails. 

Tuesday, June 5: Explore the Maddalenas National Park
- 20 miles (you can add on miles on  your own) – (Dinner not included)
In the morning, we will have breakfast at the hotel and take the 20-min. ferry  across to the La Maddalenas.The ferry terminal is within five minutes of the hotel. La Maddalenas are a series of seven main islands and numerous small islets. They are famous for the crystal, clear blue waters and granite coast lines. It  is a designated national park, the Parco Nazionale Arcipelago di La Maddalena.

We will ride the principal island, La Maddalena and Capera, both of which have many secluded beaches. The ride around the islands is short, 20 miles (but you  can add). Bring a small backpack with swimming gear and a towel for exploring  the islands after the ride. You can then take the ferry back at your convenience  and the rest of the day is free.

Wednesday, June 6: - Palau to Baja Sardinia or Portp Cuervo back to Palau (Dinner included)

On this ride, with one climb out of town, relatively flat toward Baja, we will ride along the sea coast, in between in-land lakes and into a beautiful bay called Baja Sardinia, where we will have lunch and follow the route back. Advanced riders can proceed another 10 miles into Porto Cuervo a famous port where the rich and famous come to play. The ride into Porto Cuervo is hilly and the road is narrow.

1) Palau to Baja Sardinia to Palau - (30 miles, 49.2 KM) 

2) Palau to Baja Sardinia to Porto Cervo to Palau (39 miles, 63 KM)

Thursday, June 7: Day off - (Dinner not included)
Explore the islands and the coast on your own.

Friday, June 8: Explore Corsica (Bonifaccio) - (Dinner not included) -  29 miles (48 K)
After a breakfast, we will ride about 15 miles to the ferry terminal in Santa Teresa  Gallura. We will leave our bikes at the terminal with a GGG staff members and  take the 50min. ferry ride across to the island of Corsica, part of France. Ride your bicycle back.

Saturday, June 9 - Farmland, forests and beaches -  (80 KM - 49 miles) Dinner included

Palau - Vignola de Mare > Rena Majore > San Pasquale

On first part of this undulating and hilly ride, we will ride through valleys and pine forests with views of granite quarries, mountains and small villages. There are several climbs and descents. We will ride to the village of Vignola de Mare, take a coffee and then ride back on the sea and cut back through pine forests and the village of San Pasquale which has sweeping coastal views of Corsica and the north coast.

Sunday, June 10 - departure from Hotel Palau