Sa Canna - Arcu Sa Grutta (D 217)

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Trail summary

Path lenght 8.500 m

Time lenght 2 hours 45 minutes

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

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The pathway

This scenic trail is characterized by wooded areas and large areas free from vegetation, from which it is possible to admire the spectacular surrounding valleys. The trial is characterized by the presence of numerous plant species, endemic of great botanical value.

WARNING: ROUTE UNDER MAINTENANCE: some sections may be blocked by vegetation or difficult to walk). The trial has been shortened, and now stops at Arcu Sa Grutta at the crossroads with the D 220 trail , which from Arcu Sa Grutta continues towards Mount Lattias, with a fork (D 220A) for Mitza de Su Suergiu and Perdu Melis (D 203 and D 204 trials). The original trail, still walkable, represented the complete connection between Sa Canna (WWF oasis) and Perdu Melis (old WWF houses).

Useful informations

WARNINGS AND ADVICE

The walking time and the altitude profile change significantly depending on the direction of travel; in fact from Arcu Sa Grutta to Sa Canna the trail is easier (shorter than half an hour) since it develops mainly in descent and the difference in altitude going uphill is just 200 meters, against 500 uphill.

Along the route telephone signal won't be always available so it is recommended to do not to venture out alone, and to be accompanied by experts.

During particularly intense weather events, the conformation of the area makes these trails particularly risky from a hydrogeological point of view.

The cistus, and more generally the vegetation, in some areas could make it difficult to identify the passage, for this reason it is better to equip yourself with detailed maps and/or a GPS tracks before starting the excursion.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Cagliari, by car, follow the S.S. 195 to Pula, turn after 12 km to Macchiareddu (industrial area) and take the second road on the right until it reaches the rural church of S. Lucia. From here follow the WWF signs until the road reaches the "Sa Canna" Visitor Centre and then continues on a dirt road for about 6 km towards the Perdu Melis guesthouse. After a few metres a sign indicates the starting point of the D 217 trail and its ascent towards towards Punta Is Crabiolus.

Roadbook

From the Perdu Melis guesthouse, continuing on foot, after a few meters signs indicate the starting point of the trail 217 D and its climb towards the crests of the mountain and to Punta Is Crabiolus.