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Italy
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Sardinia
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Province of Olbia-Tempio
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Olbia
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Tours & Activities
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Trekking to Gorropu
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jebel Sardinia, Piazza del Popolo, 08028, Orosei, Sardinia Italy
We leave from Orosei, driving the SS 125 we arrive at “Su cungiadeddu” (830 meters ASL) we start driving off-road to descend in the valley where the path begins. We start the hike wading the Flumineddu river to enter in the woodland formed by Olm oaks, Arbutus and Mediterranean scrub. Walking along the cliffs of Monte Oddeu we get the entrance of the Gorroppu gorge in less than 2 hours. You will be astonished walking by the rocky walls which rise for more than 400 meters over the dry river bed, the Gorrupu canyon is one of the deepest canyons in Europe and today it is the natural border between the territory of Urzulei and Orgosolo. The Flumineddu river excavated the giurassic limestones originated when Sardinia was truly covered by the sea; the marine origin of the rocks is testified by fossils of ammonites, fish and algae found in the area. During the trekking we will discover the unique microclimate of the canyon that allowed the giant growth of some trees like the Phyllirea and the old Yew tree; there is besides an endemic grass, the Acquilegia di Gorropu (Aquilegia nuragica), present in very few individuals inside the canyon. When the path becomes more rough the hike become harder, sometimes we use the hands to proceed through the boulders then, when it is no longer possible to go further, we get back on our steps.
Duration: 8 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jebel Sardinia, Piazza del Popolo, 08028, Orosei, Sardinia Italy
We leave from Orosei, driving the SS 125 we arrive at “Su cungiadeddu” (830 meters ASL) we start driving off-road to descend in the valley where the path begins. We start the hike wading the Flumineddu river to enter in the woodland formed by Olm oaks, Arbutus and Mediterranean scrub. Walking along the cliffs of Monte Oddeu we get the entrance of the Gorroppu gorge in less than 2 hours. You will be astonished walking by the rocky walls which rise for more than 400 meters over the dry river bed, the Gorrupu canyon is one of the deepest canyons in Europe and today it is the natural border between the territory of Urzulei and Orgosolo. The Flumineddu river excavated the giurassic limestones originated when Sardinia was truly covered by the sea; the marine origin of the rocks is testified by fossils of ammonites, fish and algae found in the area. During the trekking we will discover the unique microclimate of the canyon that allowed the giant growth of some trees like the Phyllirea and the old Yew tree; there is besides an endemic grass, the Acquilegia di Gorropu (Aquilegia nuragica), present in very few individuals inside the canyon. When the path becomes more rough the hike become harder, sometimes we use the hands to proceed through the boulders then, when it is no longer possible to go further, we get back on our steps.
Duration: 8 hours
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Entry/Admission - Jebel Sardinia
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Sport
65%
Adrenaline
35%
Tourism
30%
