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. The main spots of the coast and the inland are included in the program that can be divided in two parts: the first one on the coast is based in S. Maria di Navarrese, the second in Oliena on the edge of Supramonte.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival to airport. Transfer to Santa Maria Navarrese.
Day 2: Transfer to the Golgo Plateau from where we start our hike to Cala Goloritzč. One of the most beautiful coves of Golfo di Orosei. Transfer back to the hotel.
Day 3: Transfer to Cuile Duspiggius from where we head South on a spectacular steep path, the Cengia Giradili. The trail continues along the coastline to Santa Maria Navarrese.
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 the towns of Dorgali and finally Cala.
Day 5: Short transfer to Cuile Buchi Arta from where we hike in the Codula di Luna to the Cala Luna cove where we can swim and the have lunch at the local restaurant.
Day 6: Excursion to the Flumineddu Valley and the Gorge of Su Gorropu.
Day 7: From the Valle Lanaittu we climb Monte Tiscali and continue to the unique hidden Tiscali village. We head downhill and stop for a tasty lunch with the Shepherds, based on typical Barbagia produce.
Day 8: Breakfast and transfer to airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- Airport in-out transfers;
- Local English speaking trekking guide during the whole itinerary;
- UIAGM/IFMGA professional mountain guide during whole itinerary;
- 3 nights half board accommodation (double room) in 3 star Hotel Santa Maria;
- 2 nights half board accommodation (double room) in 4 star hotel in Cala Gonone;
- 2 nights half board accommodation (double room) in 4 star hotel in Su Gologone;
- Meals as noted (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner);
- Luggage transfer during itinerary;
- Private ground and sea transportation as per itinerary.
Price Excludes:
- Airfare;
- Meals not noted on itinerary;
- Insurance of any kind;
- Optional tipping to leader;
- Guides and local staff;
- Excess baggage charges;
- Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, such as coffee and teas, laundry, etc.);
- And everything that is not specified before.
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