Hiking in Sardinia

Hiking in Sardinia Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Sardinia

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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Oliena
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Hiking the Monte Corrasi loop

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

Day 3 Walk to Su Gologone

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

Day 4 Walk to Tiscali

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

Day 5 Explore Gola di Gorropu or Silana

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

Day 6 Trek to Cala Gonone

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

Day 7 Cala Luna beach and boat to Cala Gonone

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!
Overnight Location: Hotel in l’Oasi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Farewell, Cala Gonone!

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.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast