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Hiking in Sardinia

Make the beautiful self-guided trek from Oliena to Cala Gonone in Sardinia

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Italy, Europe

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About this tour:

8 days

Apr-Jul, Sep-Oct

Walking

Self-guided, Private

Hotels

Moderate (3/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

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Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

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Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Hiking in Sardinia

This tour is based in 3-star hotels and B&Bs. The hotels offer pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms and family ownership. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement.

In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season and the size of the group (please check Dates and Prices for more info). However, it’s sometimes possible to match single travellers up.

Night 1-2

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Hotel Monte Maccione in Oliena

Hotel Monte Maccione is simple but enjoys a great location near the mountains and offers clean, comfortable rooms.

Night 3-5

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Hotel Sant’Elene in Dorgali

This hotel is family-run, and offers rustic, spacious rooms with air conditioning and TVs.

Night 6-7

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Hotel l’Oasi in l’Oasi

Hotel l’Oasi overlooks the beautiful Gulf of Orosei and is 5 minutes from the shore. The rooms are big and clean.

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Hiking in Sardinia Tour Details

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Itinerary for Hiking in Sardinia

Day 1

Arrival in Sardinia

Overnight Location - Hotel in Oliena | Distance - None | Meals - Dinner

The first day of your walking tour of Sardinia is all for relaxing. You’ll stay in Oliena, an idyllic town with great paths to explore. For dinner, tuck into local carasau bread and Cannonau wine.

Day 2

Hiking the Monte Corrasi loop

Overnight Location - Hotel in Oliena | Distance - 5 hours, 11 km, 825m elevation gain | Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

The first adventure of your walking tour of Sardinia starts with a trek up one of the local mountains, where the views are simply perfect. From the peak, you can see all the way over to the Supramonte Mountains and deep valleys. Bring a camera!

Day 3

Walk to Su Gologone

Overnight Location - Hotel in Dorgali | Distance - 5 hours, 14.5 km, 450m elevation gain | Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Today, you’ll trek through the Holm oak forest, which is perfectly quiet and peaceful. It’ll lead you to sheer limestone formations over 800 metres tall. Views of the valleys of Oliena and Guthiddai peek through as you approach a narrow canyon called Laghetto Sorgenti Carsiche Su Gologone, which is 108 metres deep and the vital water supply of Sardinia.

Day 4

Walk to Tiscali

Overnight Location - Hotel in Dorgali | Distance - 5 hours, 11 km, 700m elevation gain | Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Start the morning with a transfer to Rio Flumineddu, where you’ll begin a hike along the Scala de Surtana Valley. Climb up to a plateau where two beautiful, recently restored ovili huts hide. Feel free to enter and see the impressive craftsmanship needed to create them. Hike back down the valley wall to make it to the foot of Monte Tiscali. Now you’re headed up! Near the peak, the remains of a prehistoric Nuraghe village are hidden inside a cave. Creep into the round opening, get up close to the remains, and appreciate the eerie silence of the cave. Then, you’ll descend to the River Flumineddu, where you’ll be whisked away to the hotel for the evening.

Day 5

Explore Gola di Gorropu or Silana

Overnight Location - Hotel in Dorgali | Distance - 3.5 or 5 hours, 11 or 15 km, 320 or 689m elevation gain | Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Today, your walk will take you into Italy’s deepest gorge, the Gola di Gorropu. You’ll be surrounded by stark white walls over 350 metres high, and you’ll feel like you’re deep in the belly of the earth- a once in a lifetime experience.

Those who aren’t fans of gorges have the option to hike along the mountain ridge, beginning close to the Silana Pass and travelling to the town of Dorgali. The views of the Gulf of Orosei coast are wonderful, and the Supramonte mountains loom in the distance.

Day 6

Trek to Cala Gonone

Overnight Location - Hotel in l’Oasi | Distance - 4 or 5 hours, 10 or 14 km, 486 or 616m elevation gain | Meals - Breakfast

Start the next day of your Sardinia walking tour with a quick transfer to Dorgali, where you’ll stroll the tunnel that connects Dorgali with Cala Gonone. You’ll end up atop Monte Bardia, and then descend into the nearby valleys- although you won’t want to leave the views! To end the day, choose to either go straight to Cala Gonone or make the ascent up Monte Irveri before you relax for the evening.

Day 7

Cala Luna beach and boat to Cala Gonone

Overnight Location - Hotel in l’Oasi | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Get ready to soak up the sun! Today, you have a choice between boat trips to the Blue Marina sea cave, a visit to the Nuraghe Mannu site, or diving, kayaking, or fishing.

Alternately, you can walk to Cuccuru su Corvu to the renowned Cala Luna beach, which is delightfully private and perfect for a picnic and a swim. No matter what you choose to do, the day is yours on the sea. Bliss!

Day 8

Farewell, Cala Gonone!

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Have one last breakfast by the sea before packing your bags to head home. Or, book some extra days to keep soaking up the sun.

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Frequently asked questions for Hiking in Sardinia

How hard is the Hiking in Sardinia Tour?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You will walk moderate distances with some elevation gain but due to difficult limestone terrain and a couple of challenging paths, previous walking experience is strongly suggested. Also, you should have a quality compass, good map reading skills and fully-charged mobile phone with you.

Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Hiking in Sardinia Tour?

7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes. You will need to acquire travel insurance that covers hiking/walking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Oliena to start this tour?

You can fly into Cagliari (CAG) or Olbia (OLB). It is recommended that you book your flight to arrive early in the day on any day but Sunday to accommodate public transportation schedules. If you arrive prior to 4 PM local time, you can catch the bus to Oliena with a change in Nuoro. If you arrive after 4 PM or on a Sunday, you may need to book a private transfer.

Is the Hiking in Sardinia tour guided?

No, you will be provided with maps, route guides, notes, and 24/7 telephone support to complete your self-guided tour.

I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?

Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. In most cases, you don’t need to carry lots of things with you and can only carry your daypack, as your luggage will be picked up from your hotel daily in the morning and delivered to your destination hotel.

Where does the Hiking in Sardinia tour end?

The tour ends in Cala Gonone, where you can take the bus to Cagliari or Olbia with a change in Nuoro. It is best if you book a late afternoon return flight to accommodate local bus schedules.

Are equipment rentals included?

Equipment rentals are not included. Please bring any personal and hiking equipment desired.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Sardinia for this tour?

The best time to travel to Italy for the Hiking in Sardinia tour is from April through October, however the tour cannot be booked in August as the weather tends to be extremely hot. People sensitive to heat should also avoid the end of July.

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