Funtana Cungiada (T-781)

Validation level Percorribile

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Trail summary

Path lenght 15.900 m

Time lenght 5 hours

Difficulty level More infos sui gradi di difficoltà Intermediate-high difficulty (E-level)

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The pathway

Most of this itinerary is scenic, crossing pastoral areas enriched by the presence of the small country church of Santa Maria and old sheepfolds. Near the sheepfold of "Onistri" you come across a cart track that leads to Funtana Cungiada from where you can admire sweeping views over the Gulf of Oristano, all the way to Ogliastra and across the entire Gennargentu mountain chain.

The itinerary intersects with forest tracks and other paths, forming a loop trail. The trail is included in the Site of Community Interest of the Gennargentu Mountains.

Useful informations

The European mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon) is the most characteristic animal species on the island. In Supramonte they are very common and it isn’t unusual to meet one at dusk or early in the morning if you’re out for a quiet walk. The most likely theory regarding the mouflon’s evolution is that the species derives from a domestic sheep introduced by man in the Neolithic period in Sardinia.
The mouflon colonies found in Sardinia each live separately and are mainly found in Ogliastra, Monte Tonneri, Monte Albo, Gennargentu, Supramonte, Capo Figari, Asinara and Monti del Limbara.

The Mouflon is small in size and of robust build, relatively similar to a domestic sheep but wirier, making it particularly suited to rough and rocky environments. A skilful jumper and fast runner (60 Km/h), the mouflon lives in the most inaccessible areas of the island. A typical characteristic displayed by adult males is the white "saddle” patch on the sides. The spiral horns, present only in the male, curve backward, are permanent and can grow to a length of 90 cm. This Mouflon horn is the most valuable and rare material used in the construction of Sardinian knife handles.