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From Cala Gonone: Gorropu hiking with lunch

From Cala Gonone: Gorropu hiking with lunch

Set off from Cala Gonone in eastern Sardinia for an exciting hike that will take you inside Italy's deepest canyon and among the deepest in Europe: the Gorropu Gorge. Aboard an off-road vehicle, you will reach the beginning of the trekking trail in Dorgali. From here your adventure will begin along the riverbed that gave rise to the canyon within the lush Mediterranean scrub and, step by step, you will see the imposing gorge reveal itself in front of your eyes. Inside the gorge, you will be speechless as you admire the imposing rock walls and white limestone boulders polished by the elements. Before returning, you will enjoy a delicious lunch of typical Sardinian products in front of the majestic canyon. If you are a nature lover, hiking Gorropu is one of those things to do at least once in your life! Technical data sheet of the trekking path: - Length: 12 km - Height difference: 453 m - Difficulty: E (Hiking) - Duration: 4 hours Lunch includes cold cuts and cheese with carasau bread and moddizzosu bread, vegetables, fruit and typical dessert, water and wine. For gluten-free and vegetarian solutions contact the number on the reservation voucher as soon as possible.

From Orosei or Dorgali: Gorropu canyon Guided Hiking Tour

From Orosei or Dorgali: Gorropu canyon Guided Hiking Tour

Get back to nature as you explore the Gorropu canyon with a local guide on this walking tour with pickup from Orosei or Dorgali. Be surrounded as you walk by 500 meters of high rocky walls in a secret location full of streams, lakes, huge boulders, small caves, rare animals, and flowers. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in Orosei or Dorgali in a comfortable Land Rover. Stop at a car park and begin your hike. Cross the Flumineddu river on foot and enter a forest of straw-berry trees. Stroll under large holm oaks and through dense Mediterranean shrubs which line the walls of Mount Oddeu up to the rocky ravine's arresting entrance. Step into Gorropu Gorge and admire the majestic and steep walls of Italy's deepest canyon. Take some nature photographs as you hear small waterfalls and the chirping of swallows. Search for the purple Aquilegia Nuragica plant which is a an endemic species to the Gorropu Canyon. Keep an eye on the skies for the chance to spot g golden eagles silhouetted in pairs against Supramonte. Look for small flocks of mouflons which may be seen cavorting among the limestone rocks or high up on the ridges. Try to find rare creatures like the scurrying Speleomantes lizzards and the Sardinian Euproctus salamander. View many of the old specimens of mock privets (Phillyrea Latifolia) and yews (Taxus Baccata) buttressing the gorge's slopes. Descend deeper into the canyon and muscle your way between massive boulders. Stop for a break where you can eat the packed lunch that you brought. Double back to the car park for a comfortable return trip your pickup point.

Dorgali: Trek to Gorropu with Panoramic Views

Dorgali: Trek to Gorropu with Panoramic Views

Meet your guide in Orosei or Dorgali before starting the adventure with some off-road driving to descend into the valley where the trek path begins. The hike starts with some water wading through the Flumineddu river to enter the woodland area formed of Old Oaks, Arbutus and Mediterranean shrubs. Walk along the cliffs of Monte Oddeu and arrive at the entrance to the Gorroppu gorge in less than 2 hours. Admire the incredible rocky walls which rise for more than 400 meters over the dry river bed, making this gorge one of the deepest canyons in Europe. Today the canyon is a natural border between the Italian territories of Urzulei and Orgosolo. The canyon was formed when the Flumineddu river excavated the Jurassic limestone that formed when Sardinia was covered by the sea. Learn from your guide how the marine rocks are full of fossils from ammonites, fish and algae found in the area, and hopefully catch a glimpse of such an artifact. During the trek, discover the unique micro climate of the canyon that allowed the giant growth of the trees including the Phyllirea and the Old Yew. As you continue on the hike, the path becomes harder and harder, you may have to use your hands to proceed through the boulders. When it is no longer possible to go further, it’s time to head back.

From Genna Silana: Canyon of Gorropu Guided Hike

From Genna Silana: Canyon of Gorropu Guided Hike

Visit with us the most spectacular canyon in Europe and the most famous in Sardinia: the Gorropu Gorge! The guided path, through sections of primary forest of holm oaks and strawberry trees survived the blows of the woodcutters in the last century, will be particularly suggestive and panoramic, among high rocky walls, Mediterranean forests and intense scents that nature will offer us. Once you reach the canyon, you will reach large white boulders smoothed by water erosion and between walls of 500 meters above us. Insured scenarios of extraordinary beauty and charm not to be missed! Programme: After the meeting with the guide, you will walk along a dirt road of about 4 km downhill until you get to Gorropu. The visit of the Canyon will be about 2 km and then return to the meeting place after about 4 km uphill. For those who do not want to make the way back on foot, at the base camp it will be possible to book and pay directly on site the transfer by Jeep. During the experience, in some parts of the path you will walk in the bed of the Canyon among large rocky boulders. Itinerary: - Duration of the tour: 10 km - Difference in height: 650 m - Difficulty: Expert Hiker - Duration: 6 hours

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Unforgettable hike into the Gorropu Gorge with Graziano Our guided hike into the Gorropu Gorge was an absolute highlight! Our guide Graziano led us excellently and made frequent little stops to explain the diverse flora to us. The hiking pace was brisk, but Graziano always made sure that everyone was keeping up. On the way back - at the rest stop, Graziano surprised us with salsiccia, delicious pecorino cheese, Sardinian bread, tomatoes, wine... We fortified ourselves with all the delicious things and enjoyed the good company among each other. Through the hike, we all became a nice hiking team - from Germany and two nice Poles. I can only recommend the hike with Graziano. He is a great guide and it is also very nice to be out and about in a group. With a little openness, you get to know nice people and experience an unforgettable hike into a breathtaking gorge.

Wonderful trip bur for people with good condition:-) canyon is absolutely georgeous and really worth of visit. After trekking we had really nice lunch with delicious pecorino cheese, Italian ham, bread and wine.

It was a fantastic experience, the guide proved to be prepared in explaining the history of those fantastic places, my friends and I spent a day full of fun, culture and sport. I absolutely recommend it👍🏼

We appreciated the service of our guide, attentive to the smooth running of the hike, adapting to the pace of each person. Friendly lunch. We had a great day in a magnificent site. To see.

Great excursion in an impressive place and in addition, the picnic near a spring with delicious Sardinian products