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Sardinia-Going Wild walking trip
- Spectacular views of the Supramonte Mountains and the Gulf of Orosei
- Wild open spaces to enjoy your naturally wild side
- A dip into the deepest canyon in Italy, crystal clear, turquoise sea, wonderful for swimming
- Small, comfortable, family run hotels set in remarkably panoramic places
- Tiscali Ancient Nuragic archaeological site, filled to the brim with local culture and folklore
- Friendly people and great local food including cheese, ravioli, a wild assortment of desserts, honey and Cannonau wine
From: 600 €
Tripcode: ITSW040
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Going Wild in Sardinia
Wondrous island landscapes and wild inland wilderness welcome you on your journey through Sardinia. Behold white cliffs over 800 meters high and the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, shimmering with deep shades of blue. Thousands of prehistoric Nuragic towers are scattered across the landscape which you zigzag pass, heading up the Monte Tiscali to discover a hidden Nuraghe village. Walk along the rough, ragged ridges of the Supramonte Mountains and follow narrow footpaths through the spectacular Gola di Gorropu gorge. Finally you head to the Gulf of Orosei, 40 km of captivating coastline. This invigorating walking adventure is sure to bring out your wild side.
Because of the difficult limestone terrain, you must have a quality compass, good map reading skills and be an experienced mountain walker in order to undertake this Sardinian adventure. A fully charged mobile phone with you at all times during the walks and the use of a GPS can also be handy. The waypoints and tracks can be provided on request.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrive in Sardinia and relax
Arrive in Sardinia at Cagliari or Alghero airport and take a local public bus to Oliena, where you are met and taken by car to the hotel located near the Su Gologone spring. Get your walking shoes out and your adventurous spirit ready for a discovery of the uncontaminated, idyllic bliss of Sardinia. Relax with a glass of Cannonau wine and local "carasau" bread.
Challenge: Arrive in Oliena
Villages along the way: Oliena
Day 2: Monte Corrasi round walk
As you climb out of bed and up to the mountain top, you will feel you are still dreaming for how beautiful your natural surroundings are. Gaze out at the calcareous Supramonte Mountains and the stunning valleys which await your upcoming visit.
Challenge: 8-12 km, 500-800m climb, 500-800m descent, 4-6 hours
Villages along the way: Oliena and the Supramonte Mountains
Day 3: Monte Maccione to Su Gologone spring
Today's walk leads you through the beautiful Holm oak woods that cover the lower slopes of the impressive limestone rocks of the Supramonte, which are more than 800 meters high. During the walk you will have numerous great views on the valleys of Oliena and Guthiddai. If you wish you can climb the steep, stony slope of the Scala di Sovana to the Punta Cusidore halfway along today's walk. At the end of the walk you can walk another 2 km to the limestone source of Su Gologone. This 'Laghetto Sorgenti Carsiche Su Gologone' is a narrow canyon, which is 108 m deep, and the most important water supply of Sardinia.
Challenge: 13 km, 50-550m climb, 600-1100m descent, 5-7 hours
Villages along the way: Monte Maccione, Su Gologone
Day 4: Sa Oche to Tiscali Nuraghe
Morning transfer to Grotta di Sa Oche, which is worth visiting before you start the walk. The first part is a quiet walk through the similar named valley to the narrow Gorge of Surtana. On the way you can make a trip to Monte Tiscali where near the top you can visit the remains of a prehistoric Nuraghe village. After passing through the wooded gorge of Surtana follow a descent to the River Flumineddu where you will be picked up for a short ride back to the hotel.
Challenge: 11 km, 425m climb, 400m descent, 5-6 h
Villages along the way: Grotta di Sa Oche, Monte Tiscali
Day 5: Explore the Gola di Gorropu Gorge
Delve deep into Italy's deepest gorge: the Gola di Gorropu, with its stunning, vertical white walls over 350m high. It's a long but easy walk to get there, where you can peer into the belly of the earth and scramble over the huge boulders within. Short morning and afternoon transfer to/from the start of the walk.
Challenge: 15 km, 300m climb, 275m descent, 5 hours
Day 6: Walk from Dorgali to Cala Gonone via Punta Bardia and Monte Irveri
A car transfer takes you just outside Dorgali where you start the walk via an old tunnel that connects Dorgali with Cala Gonone. The track climbs to the top of Monte Bardia, from where there is a long gradual descent. You have several great views into both valleys during the walk. When you have reached the asphalt road, you can decide to walk straight to Cala Gonone or to add the ascent of Monte Irveri (616m). From the asphalt road to Mt. Irveri is about 2,3 km and it will take about 1,5 hrs (totally 2,5 hours extra).
Challenge: 10-14 km, 500-800m climb, 950-1250m descent, 6-8 h
Villages along the way: Dorgali, Cala Gonone
Day 7: Walk to Cala Luna beach and back to Cala Gonone by boat
Today you will experience a very nice end of your hike that started one week ago in the rugged Supramonte. After a few hours of effort via a nice walk along the beautiful coast, you can relax on the white beach of Cala di Luna. This beach can be reached only on foot or by boat. At the end of the afternoon you are sailing back to Cala Gonone. You could also go diving, kayaking, fishing or just relax. In the harbour you will find all kinds of information kiosks.
Challenge: 9 km, 300m climb, 300m descent, 3.5-4 hours
Villages along the way: Cala Gonone, Cala di Luna, Golfo di Orosei
Day 8: Arrivederci Cala Gonone!
The trip and our services end after breakfast.
Challenge: Completion of a wonderful 8 day walking tour in Sardinia
Villages along the way: Cala Gonone
Practical info
Included:
- 7 night accommodation on half board basis (drinks excluded)
- Luggage transfer from day 1 to day 6
- Car transfer: day 1 from Oliena to the hotel; day 4 from Oliena to Sa Oche; day 5 and 6 from Dorgali to start of the walks
- 24-hour telephone assistance, just a phone call away
- Details maps and road book in English
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Travel insurance
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as lunches, drinks, phone calls, extra transfers etc.
- Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in this program
Optional Services:
- Additional night/s at any other destination in Italy
- Airport arrival and/or departure transfers
Extra Overnight:
You can book extra nights at any of the accommodations of the trip
Getting there and away:
You can fly in to the Cagliari, Olbia or Alghero airport, served by several low cost carriers.
There are local buses from Cagliari, Olbia and Alghero to our meeting on Day 1 in the village of Oliena. You will have to change in Nuoro.
Travel time from Cagliari and Alghero airports to the first hotel is approximately 3-4 hours and from Olbia approximately 2 hours. From the Oliena bus stop, you are transferred by car to the hotel.
On arrival:
We suggest to arrive in Sardinia before 4pm because some time is needed to catch the bus to Oliena. However, if your flight lands in Sardinia after 4pm or on a national holiday, you must either book a private transfer to the first accommodation in Oliena or spend your first night in your city of arrival. In this case, if you want to make the walks of Day 1 as mentioned in the program, you must take a very early bus on the morning of day 2 to Oliena. Otherwise, you may wish to arrive the day before and book an extra night at the beginning of the trip.
On departure:
If you have a late morning/afternoon flight any day from Monday to Saturday and do not want to spend an extra night in Cala Gonone, you must book a private transfer from Cala Gonone to Nuoro, the closest nearby city. From Nuoro, there are many connections to get to your departure airport on time.
If your return trip is on a Sunday or on a national holiday, a private transfer is needed from Cala Gonone all the way to Cagliari, as there are no busses that leave from Cala Gonone on Sundays or on national holidays.
If you fly out on a Sunday, you can sleep in Cagliari on Saturday night instead of Cala Gonone. Otherwise, you must book a private transfer to the airport.
Reviews
Start: Oliena
Finish: Cala Gonone
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Starting any day from 01 April to 31 October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 635 €/person |
| triple room: | 650 €/person |
| twin room: | 705 €/person |
| twin room: | 705 €/person |
| double room: | 705 €/person |
| double room: | 705 €/person |
| single room: | 775 €/person |
| single room: | 780 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 910 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 935 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 635 €/person |
| triple room: | 650 €/person |
| double room: | 705 €/person |
| double room: | 705 €/person |
| twin room: | 705 €/person |
| twin room: | 705 €/person |
| single room: | 775 €/person |
| single room: | 780 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 910 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 935 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 600 €/person |
| triple room: | 600 €/person |
| double room: | 660 €/person |
| twin room: | 660 €/person |
| double room: | 670 €/person |
| twin room: | 670 €/person |
| single room: | 730 €/person |
| single room: | 745 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 865 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 905 €/person |
Other prices
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| optional transfer from Cala gonone: | 145 € |
| optional transfer from Cala gonone: | 132 € |
| transfer Cagliari APt-Monte Maccione: | 265 € |
| transfer Cagliari APt-Monte Maccione: | 265 € |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| transfer Alghero APt-Dorgali 1-4 pax: | 231 € |