Best Sardinia Hiking Tours: Ranked by Scenery, Difficulty & Value

#1 — Cala Gonone & Dorgali Full-Day E-Bike Tour (Best Overall)

The Cala Gonone and Dorgali full-day tour is the single best hiking and cycling adventure in Sardinia for visitors who want maximum scenery, history and genuine island terrain in one day. The route departs from Cala Gonone on the Orosei Gulf coast — one of Sardinia's most spectacular bays — and climbs through the Supramonte mountain trails to the Nuraghe Mannu archaeological site, an ancient Bronze Age tower preserved in wild highland terrain. From there the route descends to the hilltop town of Dorgali through country roads lined with Cannonau vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, before the final leg to a secluded beach at Cala Cartoe or Cala Fuili for a swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The full day covers 45 km to 70 km depending on the group's cycling experience — the guide adapts the route on the day. Premium Fantic XTF 1.5 Race e-bikes handle every gradient.

Best for: Experienced cyclists who want Sardinia's best mountain and coastal scenery in one tour. From $116 per person.

#2 — Castelsardo Panoramic E-Bike Tour (Best Viewpoint)

The Castelsardo panoramic tour wins for pure visual drama — a 4-hour route in northern Sardinia climbing 700 m up Monte Ossoni to a summit viewpoint that takes in Castelsardo's medieval skyline, the Asinara Gulf, and Corsica on clear days. Along the way the route visits Elephant Rock (a pre-nuragic tomb carved into a natural rock formation) and the Paddaggiu nuraghe above the valley. Rated 5.0★ across all verified reviews.

From $110 per person. Full guide to the Castelsardo tour →

#3 — Cagliari Bike & Hike (Best for Beginners)

The Cagliari Bike & Hike is the island's most accessible guided hiking experience — a 4-hour tour combining a flat e-bike ride through Molentargius Natural Park (pink flamingos) with a moderate hike to the Sella del Diavolo (Devil's Saddle) summit above the Gulf of Angels. Rated 5.0★, ideal for first-time visitors to Sardinia and families. From $81 per person. Full guide to the Bike & Hike tour →

#4 — Cagliari Flamingo Oasis Bike Tour (Best Nature)

Not strictly a hiking tour, but the Flamingo Oasis bike route through Molentargius Natural Park is the best nature experience accessible from Cagliari — a 2-hour flat cycle from the marina to the urban wetland reserve where hundreds of pink flamingos, herons and rare birds live year-round. Ideal for families and visitors who want wildlife without strenuous terrain. Rated 4.7★ from 152 verified reviews.

From $52 per person.

The $116 per-person price for the best sardinia hiking tour covers a full day in the Supramonte:

• Premium Fantic XTF 1.5 Race e-bike — the most capable e-bike used on any Sardinia tour
• Helmet
• Backpack
• Phone holder
• Safety chain
• Gel saddle
• Full guide assistance throughout
• Entrance ticket to the Nuraghe Mannu archaeological site

Not included

• Food, water and energy bars — bring your own for a full-day tour
• Any items not listed above
• Transport to/from Cala Gonone

What to bring

A full-day mountain route in the Supramonte requires proper preparation:

• Sports shoes — trail shoes strongly recommended; no slippers
• Water — at least 2 litres for a full-day mountain route
• Energy snacks and lunch — no resupply points in the Supramonte
• Sunscreen and hat — exposed mountain terrain
• Warm layer — Supramonte elevation can be cool in spring and autumn
• Daypack — included with the tour

Not allowed

For safety on this demanding mountain route:

• Slippers — sports shoes mandatory
• Anyone who cannot ride a bike
• Participants who don't respect the guide's safety instructions on mountain terrain

The Cala Gonone full-day tour is the best sardinia hiking tour for:

• Active visitors who want the island's most complete mountain and coastal adventure in one day
• Cyclists who are comfortable on e-bikes for 45–70 km across varied terrain
• History enthusiasts — the Nuraghe Mannu site is rarely visited outside this type of guided tour
• Visitors staying in the Orosei Gulf area — Cala Gonone, Dorgali, Orosei or Baunei
• Anyone who wants to end a mountain day with a swim in Sardinia's clearest water

Not suitable for

This tour is not recommended for:

• Children under 11 years
• Pregnant women
• People who cannot ride a bike
• Wheelchair users
• People afraid of heights or with vertigo — the Supramonte route includes exposed mountain sections
• People with animal allergies — the route passes through farmland with livestock
• People over 287 lbs (130 kg)
• People over 95 years
• Anyone with altitude sickness