Trekking tour to the Gorropu Gorge in Sardinia
Highlights
- Starting from Dorgali, you can discover a wild and rugged territory in the heart of Sardinia.
- A two-hour trek can take you to the Gorropu Gorge, Europe's most spectacular canyon.
- The Sopramonte mountain range awaits you for a unique and wonderful adventure.
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If trekking is your passion, you cannot miss the wonderful adventure in the Gorropu Gorge, the most spectacular canyon in Europe. This natural wonder is located in Sardinia, in the province of Nuoro. Gorropu is a kilometre-and-a-half long gorge of erosive origin that marks the border between the Barbagia territory of Orgosolo and the Ogliastra territory of Urzulei.
The limestone rocks of the Supramonte mountain complex have been shaped over time by the force of the Flumineddu stream, which flowing along the bottom has eroded the limestone rock to form the canyon. You will find yourself walking in the most rugged and wild territory on the island, but at the same time rich in charm and mystery.
Are you ready for a wonderful adventure to discover this spectacular natural monument rich in biodiversity and home of trekking?
What we will do
The meeting with the guide is at 9 a.m. in Dorgali, in the province of Nuoro.
We willdepart by jeep from Dorgali through the Oddoene valley, an enchanted valley where the rugged walls of the Supramonte meet the beautiful olive groves and vineyards of the Dorgali tradition. Having crossed the valley, we will leave the jeep in the locality of Sa Barva and from this point onwards, we will follow an easy and well-traced path that runs along the Rio Flumineddu river along its entire length.
After about two hours of trekking we will arrive at the entrance to the Canyon, which will open up before our eyes with its majestic walls up to 500 metres high. Along the 12-km route with a 250-metre difference in altitude, we will make several stops during which the guide will tell us many interesting facts about the traditions and characteristics of the area.
Afterwards, we will enter the Canyon (1.5 km long), which will open up before our eyes with its majestic walls up to 500 metres high. Here too, the guide will show us all the peculiarities and karst phenomena that have formed this immense gorge. The limestone rocks, in fact, have been shaped over time by the force of the Flumineddu river, which flowing along the bottom eroded the limestone rock to form the canyon.
At the end of the visit, we walked back along the road to return to the cars. The return to the starting point is scheduled for 15:00, for a total duration of six hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. However, some walking habit is necessary.
Other information
The activity takes place all year round, weather permitting.
Recommended clothing
- Tracking/gymnastics shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Don't forget to bring
- Backpack
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Snack
- Cap
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Meeting point
Dorgali, Nuoro
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
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