Sardinia is Italy's second-largest island, famed for its pristine turquoise waters, rugged interior mountains, and ancient Nuragic civilizations. The island offers an extraordinary blend of dramatic coastlines, traditional villages, and vibrant cities that remain authentically Italian.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
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Selvaggio Blu (Wild Blue)
The Selvaggio Blu is widely regarded as Italy's most challenging and spectacular trekking route, traversing the wild limestone cliffs and coves of the Gulf of Orosei coastline. The route requires technical climbing (some rope work), coastal scrambling, rappelling, and bivouacking — entirely without facilities. It is one of the world's great wild trekking adventures.
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Su Gorroppu Gorge
Italy's deepest gorge and one of Europe's most dramatic canyon hikes. The walk follows the Flumineddu river into the Gorropu gorge, where vertical limestone walls rise up to 500 metres overhead. The gorge floor involves boulder scrambling but no technical climbing is required for the accessible section.
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Tiscali Cave Village Trail
A rewarding hike through the dramatic Lanaitho Valley to the hidden Nuragic cave village of Tiscali. The trail passes through ancient Mediterranean forest, limestone gorges, and stunning rock formations before climbing to the collapsed cave that conceals the Nuragic ruins.
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Punta La Marmora Summit
The ascent of Sardinia's highest peak, Punta La Marmora (1,834 m), offers panoramic views across the entire island on clear days, with Corsica visible to the north and the coast in multiple directions. The trail crosses the high Gennargentu plateau, home to Sardinian deer, mouflon, and golden eagles.
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Monte Corrasi Loop
Monte Corrasi (1,463 m) dominates the horizon above Oliena and the surrounding Supramonte karst plateau is one of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in Italy. The route crosses the white limestone plateau with extraordinary views, passing through ancient holm oak forests and traversing the summit.
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Capo Caccia Coastal Trail
A spectacular coastal trail through the Porto Conte Nature Reserve to the dramatic Capo Caccia headland. The path traverses fragrant Mediterranean macchia with views across the Bay of Alghero, passing wild orchids in spring and offering excellent chances to spot griffon vultures soaring on thermals above the cliffs.
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Gola di Gorropu to Tiscali Circuit
A spectacular two-day circuit through the Supramonte combining the Gorropu Gorge hike with the Tiscali cave village, sleeping in a mountain bivouac or agriturismo. One of the best multi-day hikes in Italy.
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Sentiero del Golfo di Orosei
The long-distance coastal trail along the entire Gulf of Orosei cliffs, with access to remote beaches including Cala Sisine, Cala Luna, and Cala Biriola. The trail alternates between clifftop paths and descents to stunning beaches, with regular boat options for beach-hopping.
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Valle di Lanaito Walk
A short and accessible walk into the dramatic Lanaitho Valley from the famous Su Gologone spring. The valley has extraordinary limestone formations, ancient holm oaks, and a small river. Ideal as a warm-up or family walk in the Supramonte area.
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Monte Albo Ridge Walk
Monte Albo is a distinctive white limestone ridge rising from the coast north of Orosei. The ridge walk offers extraordinary views from the coast to the Gennargentu interior and is home to one of Sardinia's largest griffon vulture colonies.
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.
Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.
Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.
Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.
Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Sudden weather changes — always carry rain gear and warm layers.
Wildlife encounters — make noise on the trail and store food properly.
Trail conditions can deteriorate after rain — check recent reports before setting out.