Punta La Marmora, Gennargentu

This breathtaking hike will take you to the highest peak of Mount Gennargentu in the heart of Sardinia: Punta La Marmora. It will be an immersive adventure, marked by silence from the moment you visit the nuragic village of Ruinas at the beginning of the trail. You will reach the height of 1834 meters through ancient scree and wild trails that smell of Mediterranean scrub, far from the distractions of daily routine, beaten paths and the whirlpools of time. All the effort will be repaid at the top, surrounded by spectacular 360-degree views stretching to the blue sea, where you will taste the products that our ancestors consumed daily as a meal.  You will live an experience where you will find precious details of past life such as silence and connection with nature, the slowness of time and the authenticity of the products. Programme: The first stop on the itinerary will be a visit to the Ruinas Nuragic Village located at 1,200 meters, a feature that makes it the highest nuragic journey on the island. Immediately after the archaeological visit, we will proceed with the 8-kilometer trail in the Gennargentu Mountains, amidst stony ground and Mediterranean scrub, where it is possible to encounter animals in the wild. Once you arrive at Punta La Marmora, you will picnic and return to the starting point along the same route. - Length of route: 16 km - Height difference: 680 m - Hiking level: EE (Experienced Hikers) - Duration: 5 hours The picnic includes cheese, cured meats, pistoccu bread, coccois prenas (potato and cheese filled cupcakes), and dried Sardinian treats. Options for allergies, intolerances and vegetarian and vegan solutions are available upon request to the number on the reservation voucher.