Gola di Gorropu to Tiscali Circuit

The Gola di Gorropu to Tiscali Circuit is a two-day trek of roughly 25 kilometres with around 1,200 metres of cumulative ascent through the wild Supramonte of Nuoro Province, eastern Sardinia, linking two of the region's greatest highlights: the Gorropu gorge and the hidden Nuragic cave village of Tiscali. The circuit typically starts and finishes near Oliena or Dorgali, reached by road from Nuoro, with parking at the trailhead. Day one descends to the Flumineddu valley and enters Gorropu, one of Europe's deepest gorges, where limestone walls rise up to 500 metres; day two climbs through holm oak forest and white karst to Monte Tiscali and its collapsed cavern sheltering ancient stone huts, before returning to the start. The overnight is spent at a local agriturismo near Oliena or, for the more committed, at a wild bivouac in the mountains. The terrain is demanding throughout: dirt paths, river boulders, exposed limestone slabs and loose rock, with scrambling sections and stretches that are poorly marked across the karst. Shade comes mainly from the oak woodland; the open plateau and gorge approaches are exposed to sun. There are no shops on the route, water sources are limited and must be planned for, and small site fees apply at Tiscali. Eagles, griffon vultures, Sardinian deer and mouflon may all be seen across the two days. Because navigation across the Supramonte is genuinely difficult and the route is long and remote, a local guide is strongly recommended for the full circuit, and an agriturismo overnight in Oliena is far more comfortable than bivouacking. As a concentrated taste of inland Sardinia's finest landscapes and archaeology over two days, the circuit ranks among the best multi-day hikes in Italy, suited to fit, experienced walkers prepared for rough ground and a night in the mountains.