2024 - The Transardegna guides you through the heart of the rural landscapes of Sardinia with sand tracks, muddy paths, rocky singletrack and plenty of gravel roads for farmers to keep an eye on their flocks of sheep and cattle. The gravelbike track crosses forests, riverbeds and mountain GR trails and winds for 440 km from Olbia in the North to the capital Cagliari kn the South. On average you will be biking at around 650 m altitude with peaks up to 1200 m.
HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE TRIP
Olbia - Berchidda - Budduso - Orune - Oliena - Orgosolo - Talana - Strasailli - Taquisara - Ballao - Villasalto - Cagliari
BEST TIME
April/May and September/October are the months with moderate temperatures. This the Mediterranean and from June onwards the quicksilver can easily reach 40°C. You bike at height so you will catch a little wind but it's pretty hard to find shade to shelter.
CAMPING
Wild camping was not a struggle at all as the track winds long rural areas near forests or GR paths. I met friendly farmers who showed me the way to find a place to hide. Near mountain tops you can finds trekking huts.
SUPPLIES
There is drinkable water in every village and near GR tracks. You can easily find food supplies in village shops. Try the Pecorino cheer and local sausages. Be aware that these close from 14:00 till 17:00. Always have spare food and ca. 5 l water with you as the track sometimes offers surpirses.
BIKEPACKING SARDEGNA
RIDABLE
85 %
PEAK
1.235 m
DIFFICULTY
10.160 Hm
DAYS
6
DISTANCE
440 Km
