2008 Availability Dates:
April - June, September - November.
Defined as the most wildest trek in Italy, “Selvaggio Blu” probably is also the most original and beautiful one. The valleys from the inland open their way to the sea shaping beautiful coves where you will be able to refresh almost every day. This trek that goes from the town of Santa Maria Navarrese to the beach of Cala Luna, follows from south to north, the coastline of one of the most beautiful gulfs of the Mediterranean sea: the Orosei Gulf. The panoramas and sceneries offered can not be found in other places in Sardinia. The terrain is rocky and uneven and in some places where rocks close the way, easy climbs and rappels will be necessary.
Persons with long experience in journeys, alpine expeditions and explorations in the world, always said that this trek is surprisingly fascinating and unique, and also for the “normal” excursionist this itinerary always overcomes the expectations regarding the beauty, becoming an experience that goes further than the normal hike with the backpack on the shoulders. “An anti stress, wellness for the spirit and a return to the roots, appreciating the lack of comfort and moments of difficulty… that makes you feel good with yourself”, like this many have defined this trek after having done it.
* Difficulty notes: Outdoor experience, fitness, training and flexibility are needed to face this difficult trekking. No special climbing skills are required –the mountain guide is here for that.
* Practical information: Historical note and "guarantee of quality".
The “Selvaggio Blu” was born in 1989 of the idea of Mario Verin, Peppino Cicalò and of Pasquale Zucca, the mayor of the town of Baunei. The idea was to connect the old network of shepherd and coal paths staying as near to the sea as possible. These paths had not been used for many years and got practically lost in this region due to the typical Mediterranean flora. Nowadays the paths are only traces of the ways where wild pigs and sheep use and it is really difficult to recognize them. Probably this reason makes this trek so fascinating: the need to orientate oneself in the omnipresent and extraordinary nature where the only point of orientation is the sea… blue!
Marcello Cominetti, deep connoisseur of this region and alpine guide has lived at S. Maria Navarrese for several years when he was a teenager, and started accompanying for the first time, small groups of excursionists. Also after the publishing of an article about this trek in 1993 many wanted to do the “Selvaggio Blu” and Guide Alpine Star Mountain remained for a long time the only ones who were able to accompany clients on the trek where everyone looses himself.
Nowadays there are many guides and tour operators that offer this trek, but no one can offer the experience we have accumulated in 30 years of hiking in this beautiful and mysterious areas of the Supramonte of Baunei.
The program includes accommodation under the stars, in other words bivouacs without tents or different shelters. Apart from the first night there will be always the possibility of a refreshing bath in the sea at the end of each day. Deposits of food and water will be organized by the guide prior of the trip.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Meeting at the town of Santa Maria Navarrese with the guide and briefing of the trip.
Day 2: Hike from Santa Maria to Pedralonga. The trek keeps on the climb of the dolomitic ledge of Punta Giradili that takes us to the fascinating Cuile Duspiggius.
Day 3: After crossing a canyon with some easy rock climbing we reach first Portu Pedrosu and then Portu Quau.
Day 4: The first part of the day is spent walking on the edge of the 200-m cliffs over the sea. Arrival at the top of Punta Salinas.
Day 5: Early in the morning we face one of the must difficult steps in the trek, the Boladina Canyon with its 40-m rocky gully to climb. Walk to the open and flat area of Ololbizzi.
Day 6: A thin stretch of land squeezed between high rock walls and the sea, interrupted by a short vertical step is today’s playground.
Day 7: A narrow path climbs up to Sa Sedda Eranu pass. From here a long downhill walk on the Badde e Lupiru to Cala Luna. Back to Santa Maria Navarrese by boat.
Day 8: End of services after breakfast - transfer to Olbia/Cagliari/Arbatax.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide,
- Hotel accommodation (day 1 and 7),
- Food during the trekking,
- Land and sea transfers during the hike.
Price Excludes:
- In/out airport or ferry transfers,
- Extras.
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