Self-Guided Trekking Tour South-Western Sardinia

Explore in this 8 day trekking vacation the amazing and unspoilt southwest of Sardinia

With this varied long-distance hike in Sardinia, you will discover the still partly unknown south west, its breathtaking landscape with wild coasts and long sandy beaches and its past with a multitude of now disused mines and fascinating caves. You sleep in comfortable and partly family-run 3*** hotels or agriturismi, where you can book on request dinner or eat in a recommended restaurant in the place of the overnight stay. The advantage of this excellently organized hiking tour without a guide is that your luggage will be transferred from hotel to hotel and, on some hiking routes, you will be brought to the starting point or picked up at the destination and accompanied to the accommodation. So you can fully concentrate on the beautiful hikes!

Important Preliminary Information

Our 8-day hiking and cycling tours in Sardinia are designed for active guests who enjoy physical activity and are comfortable with more demanding routes. The stages lead through varied terrain and require a certain level of basic fitness as well as appropriate equipment. During the summer months, high temperatures can present an additional challenge.

We recommend these trips to those who already have some experience with longer hikes or cycling tours and who appreciate the challenge set within a stunning landscape.

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Overview

• Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
• Overnight stay with breakfast
• Distance: 70 km - 20 h
• Starting point: Buggerru | End point: Montevecchio
• Difficulty level: 6 hikes: 2 easy, 2 medium, 2 difficult
• Start dates: always Saturdays, other days available upon request for an additional fee
• Best time to travel: April–June / September–October due to mild temperatures

 

Don't miss these sights

• the temple of Antas 
• the dunes of Piscinas / Costa Verde
• the mining towns of Ingurtosu and Montevecchio

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Program

Day 1 – Arrival
Private transfer or independent arrival in the town of Buggerru in the southwest of the island. Buggerru is authentic and offers shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and bars. Tour briefing and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 – Cala Domestica (12 km / 4 hrs)
Starting from Buggerru, after breakfast we reach the spectacular bay of Cala Domestica, considered one of the most beautiful on Sardinia. The trail leads to a limestone plateau overlooking the coast directly above the bay.
Overnight in Buggerru.

Day 3 – from Buggerru to Fluminimaggiore (17 km / 6 hrs)
The longest day offers some of the most rewarding scenery of the entire week. Leave the coastline and venture inland, crossing a vast mountainous area with holm oak forests and some ruined buildings that bear witness to the ancient mining past of this part of Sardinia.
The final descent leads to the valley of the Riu Savoi and to your accommodation, a charming agriturismo serving fresh local food, located in the small village of Fluminimaggiore.
Overnight in the area.

Day 4 – Antas (9 km / 2h30)
Transfer to Antas. The tour begins at the Punic and Roman Temple of Antas near Fluminimaggiore, heading north to reach the Grotta di Su Mannau, where the first Sardinian populations practiced water worship. After a break at the springs of Pubusinu, return to Fluminimaggiore.
Overnight in the area.

Day 5 – from Fluminimaggiore to Sciopadroxiu (9 km / 2h30)
This day is dedicated to the ancient mining past of Sardinia. Following old mining trails, you will reach Naracauli, with the impressive and evocative ruins of the old ore washery.
Overnight in the area.

Day 6 – Piscinas, exploration day (8 km / 2 hrs)
You will explore Piscinas, famous for its sand dunes—among the highest in Europe—and its Mediterranean vegetation. You may also spot the Sardinian deer at sunset, which is widespread in this area.
Overnight in the area.

Day 7 – Sciopadroxiu and Montevecchio (15 km / 3h30)
A walk along the paths once used by miners to reach Montevecchio, formerly the main mining town of Sardinia. The route winds through hills covered in Mediterranean scrub, offering a rich display of scents and colors, especially in spring.
Overnight in the area.

Day 8
After breakfast, end of services

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FAQ

Who can participate?
Theoretically, anyone can do it, but it's certainly recommended to have prior hiking experience, even if only on day hikes. Appropriate clothing that adapts to changing weather conditions is essential, as are good hiking boots.

What's included in the price?
The base price includes 7 nights' accommodation with breakfast, luggage transfer from hotel to hotel, an app with maps and information, telephone support, and travel insurance during the tour.

What extras are available?
We offer transfers to the starting point and at the end of the tour, room upgrades or dinners at the accommodation where possible, We also offer car rentals, ferry tickets, and extended stays.

Is the tour self-guided or guided?
The bike tour is self-guided. An app will guide you through the tour, and telephone support is also available.

When does the tour start?
The tour typically begins on Saturday afternoon with arrival at the first accommodation. The actual trekking tour starts on Sunday morning after breakfast, consisting of six stages until Friday afternoon, followed by an overnight stay at the final accommodation and breakfast on Saturday morning. The tour can also start on other days of the week and will still last eight days / seven nights (upon request and with an additional charge).

When is the best time for this trekking tour?
We recommend the tour in spring and autumn when temperatures are still mild and the island is less crowded. In autumn, the sea is Still warm enough for bathing.