Supramonte · Oliena · Barbagia

Experiences in Oliena

Mountains, springs and nuraghi behind the Gulf of Orosei: the village of Oliena is the gateway to the Lanaitho valley.

The area

Oliena, between rock and springs

Oliena lies at the foot of the Supramonte, the limestone massif that separates the Barbagia from the sea. From here you reach the Lanaitho valley, the karst springs of Su Gologone and several sites of the nuragic civilisation. It is a land of shepherds, silence and cold water, less than an hour from the Gulf of Orosei.

Guided hike

Lanaitho Valley and Su Gologone, a day in the Supramonte

Meeting pointVia Liguria 19, Orosei

From Orosei · minivan or 4x4 and short walks

Lanaitho Valley and Su Gologone, a day in the Supramonte

You leave from Orosei and climb toward the Supramonte of Oliena, where mountains, sheepfolds and springs still tell of the shepherds’ way of life. The first stop is the nuragic complex of Sedda e sos Carros, then the Su Gologone spring, one of the best known on the island. A packed lunch is eaten outdoors in the quiet of the Lanaitho valley; the afternoon ends with a stop at a beach or an archaeological site before the drive back. It is a small group with a guide, by minivan or 4x4 depending on availability.

Included guide, transfer, packed lunch
Meeting point Via Liguria 19, Orosei
Times pick a date on GetYourGuide to see the available start times
Bring comfortable or hiking shoes, windbreaker, hat, water, biodegradable sunscreen, camera
Not suitable for children under 2 and people with reduced mobility

Indicative price, it may change: the up-to-date one is on GetYourGuide. Booking is on GetYourGuide, not on this site: it is an affiliate link, you pay the same price and BBCalaGonone receives a small commission.

Before you go. Bring water and shoes suitable for uneven ground. The trip runs by minivan or 4x4, depending on availability, and is confirmed only with a minimum of 4 participants: check the conditions on GetYourGuide when you book.

Guided hike

Land Rover, Lanaitho valley and the village of Tiscali

Meeting pointHotel S’Enis, Monte Maccione (Oliena)

From Monte Maccione · Land Rover and a walk

Land Rover, Lanaitho valley and the village of Tiscali

You set off from Hotel S’Enis at Monte Maccione by Land Rover: first the karst spring of Su Gologone, then the Lanaitho valley with its caves, nuragic remains and shepherds’ sheepfolds. With a little luck you may spot mouflon, wild boar and birds of prey. From the valley you walk up to Monte Tiscali and, through a crack in the rock, reach the sinkhole that holds the nuragic village, the only one in Sardinia built inside a cave. The way back follows the same path through holm oak and juniper woods, with a packed lunch and a short stop at Su Gologone. It is a private tour, just for your group.

Included Land Rover, guide, packed lunch with half a litre of water, entrance tickets
Meeting point Hotel S’Enis, Monte Maccione (Oliena)
Times start at 9:00; pick a date on GetYourGuide to check availability
Bring hiking shoes, layers, small backpack, reusable bottle
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility or claustrophobia

Before you go. The visit to Tiscali includes a walk on a trail and a passage through a narrow crack in the rock: bring hiking shoes and layers. The tour is private, for a maximum of 4 people. Check availability and conditions on GetYourGuide when you book.

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Experiences in Oliena

Oliena, between rock and springs

Lanaitho Valley and Su Gologone, a day in the Supramonte

Lanaitho Valley and Su Gologone, a day in the Supramonte

Land Rover, Lanaitho valley and the village of Tiscali

Land Rover, Lanaitho valley and the village of Tiscali

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