Bikepacking Sardinia

For a sporty, mountain-savvy cyclist, Sardinia feels surprisingly flat. There’s only one major climb worth mentioning: Passo Ghenna Silana, the highest pass on the island at 1,017 meters above sea level. The views from the top are stunning, and the roads were pleasantly quiet.

On average, you’ll gain about 1,000 meters of elevation per 100 kilometers, which makes the terrain gently hilly — with steady ups and downs rather than steep, sustained climbs. It doesn’t feel like you’re grinding through alpine passes all day, but there’s enough elevation to keep things interesting.

What’s essential for bikepackers is the density of campgrounds – unless you go for wildcamping – which I always try to avoid as I sleep much better after a fresh shower, knowing my electronic devices are charged during the nightime and with the feeling of safety that a campsite provides. And this density is widely given in Sardinia, maybe with some areas where it can be necessary being able to handle 100km a day to reach the next campsite destination.