Explore the wild mountains of Sardinia with a Cicerone guidebook
Walking in Sardinia
50 walks in Sardinia's Mountains by Paddy Dillon
A handy guidebook describing 50 day walks on the island of Sardinia. The routes explore the north east of Sardinia, including the Ogliastra coast and the Gennergentu mountains further inland. These are the highest, wildest and most dramatic parts of Sardinia. Much of the walking is tough, with some scrambling involved. More...
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Sardinia’s intricate network of paths has long been unknown to the millions of visitors who flock to the island's beaches. But for those who venture off the beaten track they offer a wide range of challenges and a long, sunny walking season.
This guidebook by Paddy Dillon covers the highest and wildest parts of the island, in an area once proposed for a national park, including the rugged Ogliastra coast, the barren Supramonte and the Gennergentu mountains further inland.
- several paths and tracks have been cleared, signposted and waymarked in recent years
- many of the walks adjoin or overlap, and can be joined together to create longer walks
- illustrated with detailed contour mapping
Seasons
spring is the best season for temperate weather and flowers; autumn is also good; summer tends to be too hot; there may be rain and low cloud in winter, with snow on the higher mountainsCentres
Nuoro, Oliena, Dorgali, Baunei, Lotzoraí, Ulassai, Laconi, Aritzo, Tonara, Fonni, Teti, Sedilo; most of the walks are accessible by busDifficulty
some short routes, while others are long and difficult, sometimes traversing remote and rugged mountains; careful navigation is needed when walking away from trodden routes. Several paths and tracks have been cleared, signposted and waymarked in recent yearsMust See
rugged limestone coast of Ogliastra, Golgo plateau, the wild ‘Supramonte’, granite mountains of Gennargentu, Punta La Marmora, newly-waymarked forest trails, traditional shepherds’ paths and mule trails through dense macchia, quaint historic mountain villagesReaders' Photos
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