Ogliastra is a dream destination for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors
Dramatic landscapes, Canyons, Cliffs, Rolling hills covered in vineyards, Forests, Lakes and Sea views
You can find all of this in Ogliastra
There are too many tracks for us to possibly give you details of them all. Here are some examples of our most popular experiences. We offer experiences for every level of fitness from 2 hours to a full day. During all of the experiences the guide will provide you with information about the history, culture, flora and fauna.
Get in touch with us for inspiration and to design the perfect experience for you and your group of any size. We have links with transport companies and various styles of accommodation to suit every budget.
Here are some of our most popular tours and hikes:
Discover Tortolì
Discover a history going back over 4,000 years in the areas that surround the town of Tortolì. This tour involves walks around historic sites and visits to iconic landmarks. You will be guided through history from the Nuragic period, through medieval times to the present day. This tour is great for those who want to do a day of walking while learning about the real history of Sardinia. This tour can also be completed as a Drive-Walk option for those who do not feel able to walk too far. Duration 2.5-8 hours.
This tour is suitable for participants of any age or fitness level.
Join one of our regular tours from May to October or book as a private tour.
Discover Ogliastra
Ogliastra is blessed with wonderful coast lines and spectacular mountains. Get out of the town and up into the mountains on this Drive-Walk option, with short walks in several locations to see the most incredible viewpoints, discover iconic sites such as Perda Liana, see the wildlife and learn about the history of the mountain towns. A great alternative to a day hike and can be easily combined with a visit to a vineyard for a private tasting at the end of the tour. Duration 6-9 hours.
This tour is suitable for participants of any age or fitness level.
Join one of our regular tours from May to October or book as a private tour.
Hike to Cala Goloritzé
One of the most evocative beaches of Sardinia, Cala Goloritzé is a National Monument and part of the Gennargentu National Park. Access is not permitted via the sea so you must access via an inland track. When it is hot, we walk down in the morning, relax, eat and swim before returning in the late afternoon.
Highest: 470 m; Lowest: 0 m; Distance: 7.3 km; Gradient: +/- 553m; Difficulty: medium; Total walking: 4 hours; Recommended: swimming costume and a towel!
This hike is suitable for participants with a medium level of fitness.
Hike to Canyon Gorropu
Gorropu is the deepest canyon in Italy and one of the deepest in Europe with cliffs reaching up to 500m. It can be reached in 2 different ways:
The first one is more technical with steep paths and is suitable for participants with a medium/high fitness level:
Highest: 1020 m; Lowest: 350 m; Distance: 12 km; Gradient: +/- 1110m; Difficulty: challenging; Total walking: 5h
The other one is more relaxing, with a gentler inclination and is suitable for a medium level of fitness:
Highest: 380 m; Lowest: 190 m ; Distance: 15 km; Gradient: +/- 260m ; Difficulty: easy; Total walking: 5h.
Join one of our regular tours from May to October or book as a private tour.
Hike to Pedralonga and Fenile
This coastal path offers spectacular sea views for the duration of the hike which goes past Perdalonga (where a seasonal bar/restaurant is present) to arrive at Cala Fenile. Perdalonga is a limestone rock formation, well known to rock climbers, in the sea a few miles below the Capo di Monte Santo and the Gulf of Orosei/Baunei.
Highest: 167 m; Lowest: 0 m; Distance: 14 km; Gradient: +/- 817 m; Difficulty: medium; Total walking: about 6 hours.
This hike is recommended for those with a medium level of fitness. For those who do not want to walk as far, it can be broken down into a shorter hike or completed one-way if transport can be arranged.
Hike to Taquisara, Is Tostoinus, Perdu Isu
This area is full of history with remains of human settlements dating back to over 3000 years ago. Beautiful views and scenery will take us through forests of Oaks and Yews via the tracks that are the evidence of the hard work of charcoal producers in the past centuries. Unlike the coastal areas of Ogliastra, the “Tacchi” valley benefits from a good presence of water springs that contribute to make its landscapes even more evocative.
Highest: 1024 m; Lowest: 762 m; Distance: 13,5 km; Gradient: +/- 607 m; Difficulty: medium; Total walking: 6 hours.
This full day hike is great for those with a medium level of fitness who want more of a challenge and rewarding discoveries along the way.
Hike in the Marina of Gairo
Discover the stunning Marina of Gairo and the varied landscape it can offer. Choose to hike up to Sa Perda Stampada and take in the views before completing a loop, passing natural pools where you can stop for a swim.
Highest: 240 m; Lowest: 30 m; Distance: 13,5 km; Gradient: +/- 490 m; Difficulty: medium; Total walking: 6 hours.
This hike is recommended for those with a medium level of fitness.
For those who do not want to walk as far, this hike can be broken down into a shorter version or completed one-way if transport can be arranged.
Join one of our regular tours from May to October or book as a private tour.
Hike Discovering the Fairies’ Houses
The area around Cardedu can be explored through a number of ways. In this area it is possible to visit Domus de Janas (Faries Houses), be surrounded by peaceful countryside, hike through a forest, take in a sea view or all of these on the same walk!
Highest: 212 m; Lowest: 1 m; Distance: 13 km; Gradient: +/- 370 m; Difficulty: medium; Total walking: 6 hours.
This hike is recommended for those with a medium level of fitness.
For those who do not want to walk as far, it can be broken down into a shorter hike or completed one-way if transport can be arranged.
Join one of our regular tours from May to October or book as a private tour.
