2008 Availability Dates:
April - June, September - November.
The east Coast of Sardinia and its inland are one of the last sanctuaries of wilderness in the whole Mediterranean Sea. South of Orosei the road abandons the shoreline to rejoin it some 70 kilometers further. Driving south after Dorgali the road climbs up to the 1000 m Genna Silana Pass from where one can see the land becoming more and more severe, corrugated and deserted, no more villages, no more tourist resorts. Westward the impressive cliffs of Monte Oddeu sign the border of Supramonte, the highland home for shepherds, wild fauna, rocks and caves not to say about bandits. The gigantic and impressive cut in the rock of "Su Gorropu" sided by 600 m pillars of pure limestone and the more gentle "Scala ‘e Surtana" give access to this magic land.
On the other side the "codule" - deep and winding valleys and canyons - run towards the sea. White dazzling rocks rise from the deep green of oak forests and Mediterranean bush. Mufflons, wild and domestic goats, birds of prey, vultures, swifts, seagulls, cormorants and even eagles can be seen around. The coast reveals impressive cliffs diving in the blue waters and coves that are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean Sea. Time stays still with the uniqueness of the landscape, the lack of roads, the ancient traditions of secluded people, and the remnants of the lost "nuragic" civilization scattered over the land. Globalisation is finding a hard way to get in here.
* Difficulty notes: All participants should have trekking experience on rocky terrain and a moderate fitness level.
* Equipment: Hiking boots, backpack, water bottle, sun barrier, rain and wind protection.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at the airport. Transfer to Santa Maria Navarrese.
Day 2: From the Golgo plateau to Cala Goloritzč, one of the most beautiful coves of Golfo di Orosei.
Day 3: From the Golgo plateau we head South on a spectacular steep path, the Cengia Giradili.
Day 4: The trek starts from the Genna Cruxi pass and ascends to Cresta Silana until the Silana pass. After the walk we descend to Dorgali and Cala Gonone.
Day 5: From the Valle Lanaittu we climb Monte Tiscali and continue to the unique hidden Tiscali village. Before returning to our hotel in Cala Gonone, we stop to visit the Su Gologone natural spring.
Day 6: From Monte Maccione, we climb to the S’Issala‘e Pradu pass and continue up to the highest point of the Supramonte, Monte Corrasi. Before returning to the hotel we visit the village of Orgosolo.
Day 7: During the transfer towards the center of Sardinia, we take a brief detour to visit the Giara plateau. In the afternoon we arrive in Guspini.
Day 8: Short transfer to the mineral areas of Montevecchio, then trek to the peak of Monte Arcentu which is of volcanic origin.
Day 9: Airport transfer.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Expert leadership
- Ground transportation during entire itinerary
- Airport transfers
- 8 nights hotel in double rooms with half board
- 1 lunch with the shepherds on day 5
- Entrance fee.
Price Excludes:
- All lunches except on day 5
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Insurance of any kind.
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