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DISCOVER THE SARDINIA, THE WAYS OF TRANSHUMANCES with ANES
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5 Days
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Offered in: English, Italian, French
Overview
This trekking on foot, with donkeys carrying your stuff, offers you in the middle of unspoiled nature, the most authentic Sardinia: forests of green oaks, thick Mediterranean vegetation, rivers and sources of pure water among the highest mountains from Sardinia.
We meet wild boars, deer and the typical Sardinian fauna. With a little luck, we will see in the distance mouflons, horses and birds of prey. It will also be an opportunity to get in touch with shepherds and the inhabitants of these small villages.
The Sardinian donkey is patient, indefatigable, it is the animal of the shepherds par excellence and perfectly adapted to our trekking for the transport of luggage. In general, we will have a donkey for two.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Arrival and welcome to Jerzu
1 Stop
Accommodation in an inn with room and private bathroom, presentation of the program of the week, dinner and overnight in the hostel. Contact with Sardinian donkeys, weather permitting, donkey rides and visit the height of the small cottage of the forest rangers in charge of monitoring the fires. From this mountain we see all the hike we will do during the week.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : accommodation in a charming hotel
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Jerzu to Ulassai
1 Stop
Departure from Jerzu in the morning to its hills, famous for the production of Cannonau wine, one of the secrets of the longevity of Sardis. Then walking towards the valley of Tacchi Ogliastra. The walk will continue on the high cliffs, the oak forests and in the Mediterranean maquis, sweeping a view of the surrounding area and the sea. This will be an opportunity with an herbalist to know the different plants and their uses. Evening and dinner in the village.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : hostel accommodation
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Ulassai to Osini
1 Stop
Grotta su Marmuri
We begin our hike by visiting the caves of Ulassai on the height of the village by taking a path that winds in the middle of the mountain overlooking the sea. We will pass by the outdoor museum of the small village of Ulassai, to admire the works of Maria Lai, an internationally renowned local artist as well as those of other artists. We will have the opportunity to see the canyon of Saint Giorgio, nestled in the rocky mountain in the middle of forests and we will sleep in an inn in the countryside. It will be an opportunity the evening before dinner to learn how to make the famous Sardinian ravioli "culorgoni"
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodations : night in the middle of the forest in a charming inn
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
From Osini to Montarbu
1 Stop
Foresta di Montarbu
In the morning we leave to the Nuraghe Serbissi, one of the most beautiful fortresses of Ogliastra, dating back over 4000 years, spectacular for its position overlooking the region and for its cave. Then we descend to the picturesque valley of Gairo Taquisara, crossed by the green train of Sardinia. We will stop for lunch in a cuile, the typical hut of Sardinian shepherds. We cross the dense forest of Niala, enjoying the song of its streams and birds to finally arrive in the heart of Mont'Arbu forest where we will stop in a forest house.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : night in a forest house
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
From Montarbu to Perda liana
1 Stop
Perda Liana
Like the ancient shepherds of the transhumance, we are heading towards one of the most important symbols of Sardinia, Perda é Liana, a limestone tower, used by the first Sardis as meeting place and pagan rites.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Sardaigne en Liberté
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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