SloWays • Sardinia going wild, from Tiscali to Cala Gonone

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 past, 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.

Route

Day 1: Oliena

Day 2: Monte Corrasi loop, 11 km

Day 3: From Monte Maccione to Su Gologone, 14 or 16 km

Day 4: Rio Flumineddu loop via Tiscali, 10,6 km

Day 5: From Domus de Jana Biduai to Gola di Gorropu, 15 km

Day 6: From Dorgali a Cala Gonone, 11 km

Day 7: From Cala Gonone to Cala Luna, 9 km

Day 8: Cala Gonone

Day 1: Oliena

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.

Day 2: Monte Corrasi loop, 11 km

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.

Distance: 11 km

Elevation gain: +825/-815 m

Day 3: From Monte Maccione to Su Gologone, 14 or 16 km

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.

Distance: 14 or 16 km

Elevation gain: +395/-990 m

Day 4: Rio Flumineddu loop via Tiscali, 10,6 km

You are transferred to Rio Flumineddu (15min). You then start walking along the Scala de Surtana valley; a right turn leads you to a limestone plateau where 2 beautiful ovili huts have been recently restored: if you enter inside you can admire the fine technique that is needed to build them. You descend again to the valley and start climbing up Monte Tiscali. Near the top you can visit, hidden in cave, the remains of a prehistoric Nuraghe village. You can enter the enormous round hole, which is formed by the erosion of the limestone rocks. The spot itself is very remarkable, like an oasis in the mountain, inside you will only find some remnants of Nuraghe houses but it is really worth the climb. After passing through the wooded gorge of Surtana follows a descent to the river Flumineddu, where you will be picked up for a short ride to the hotel.

Distance: 10,6 km

Elevation gain: +700/-700 m

Day 5: From Domus de Jana Biduai to Gola di Gorropu, 15 km

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.

Distance: 15 km

Elevation gain: +341/-177 m

Day 6: From Dorgali a Cala Gonone, 11 km

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).

Distance: 11 km

Elevation gain: +486/-958 m

Day 7: From Cala Gonone to Cala Luna, 9 km

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.

Distance: 9 km

Elevation gain: +405/-402 m

Day 8: Cala Gonone

Our services end after breakfast.

accommodation

7 night accommodation on half board basis (drinks excluded)

Hotel Monte Maccione - Oliena

Hotel Monte Maccione is a simple hotel, located at the base of Monte Corrasi in a restored old farm abandoned. It has an amazing view of Gennargentu National Park by its terrace. Rooms are basic and functional, but clean and comfortable. Breakfast is good served on terrace. Cuisine is very recommended that offers traditional dishes.

https://www.coopenis.it/en/

Hotel Sant'Elene - Dorgali

Hotel Sant'Elene is located 3 kilometres from Dorgali, in the center of Barbagia area and gate for Gulf Of Orosei. Hotel is a family run, offers spacious and bright rooms with rustic style with air contioning, TV, private bathroom with shower. Wifi is free in the hall. Breakfast is various and natural.

www.hotelsantelene.net

Hotel Oasi - Cala Gonone

Hotel Oasi*** overlooking Gulf Of Orosei with an amazing view and 5 minutes by walk from seafront. Hotel has a garden, a terrace and spacious and clean rooms, with a little bit dated furniture. The restaurant offers typical dishes.

https://www.loasihotel.com/en

practical info

You can find more information in the "accommodation" section: we always select your accommodation for their character and comfort. You will always be booked in a private, en-suite room, with breakfast included.

Luggage transfer (max. 20 kg) from one hotel to the hotel is included in the price.

We suggest that you arrive before 4 p.m., so that you have the time to catch the bus to Oliena/Dorgali. You always have to change in Nuoro. When you arrive in Oliena or Dorgali you are met and picked up by the owner of the hotel.

If you arrive AFTER 4 p.m. or on a Sunday or National Holiday, you can either book a private transfer to the first accommodation in Oliena or Dorgali OR book an extra night in the city where you are flying at and reach Oliena or Dorgali by bus on the next morning.

If you arrive in Nuoro AFTER 7 p.m., you will need to be picked up in Nuoro istead of Oliena or Dorgali. This service will have an additional cost.

On departure from Cala Gonone, you can reach Cagliari, Olbia or Alghero by public bus (with one change in Nuoro). If you are flying from Olbia, direct busses from Cala Gonone to Olbia airport run 4 times a day in Summer.

You can check bus timetables on

https://www.arstspa.info/mobile/
https://www.geasar.it/en/how-to-get-here/by-bus (from/to Olbia)
https://www.redentours.com/navetta-alghero-apt/ (Alghero-Nuoro)

Thanks to our special APP, you will be able to follow the track of the whole trip on your mobile phone, with no need for internet. GPS tracks are available on request.

Included

What is included

7 Nights in double room in hotel on half board basis (drinks excluded)
luggage transportation from hotel to hotel
transfers as described in the program
maps and detailed description of the itinerary
Medical and luggage travel insurance
24h phone assistance

What is not included

Transfers to the starting location and from the arriving location of the tour
lunches and dinners, if not otherwise stated
visits and entrance fees - tips
personal expense
possible sojourn taxes
everything that is not mentioned in the "What is included" section.

Optional Services

These services can be added to the ones included in the base price of the tour:

Single room supplement
cancellation insurance
Transfers to reach the starting location or to leave the arriving location of the tour, which will be quoted on request.

Is this trip for me?

The perfect trip to explore the wild side and untamed nature of Sardinia, without giving up on its crystal-clear waters. Please note: this is a challenging trip and it's only suggested to experienced hikers. The walks are poorly to moderately marked, often on uneven footpaths, small tracks amongst shrubs and, on a rare occasion, on small gravel roads. Some routes (such as Monte Tiscali) are demanding, with some parts of (easy) climbing being a desolate limestone area, with no springs or villages along the way.

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