S'Arena - Arcu Gennargentu T-721
The pathway
Roadbook
The trail starts to the right of the now-abandoned mountain hut on an old dirt track which once served the skiing facilities. The route climbs gradually, keeping the peak of Punta Erba Irdes on the right and continuing in the direction of the Arcu Artilai pass, which is clearly visible to the east. Continue uphill, above the old ski slopes, until the old dirt road ends in a clearing.
Follow the clearly visible path, walking diagonally up the slopes, then summiting at Arcu Artilai. This pass was an important landmark in the mountain for the shepherds who led their flocks during the seasonal transhumance between highland and lowland pastures. The pass is also the start point of Trail 721A, on the left, which leads to Bruncu Spina. The Meriagos valley lies below, to the right, as well as the entire final section of the trail, with the ridge of Punta La Marmora and Punta Su Sciusciu in clear sight, and the Arcu Gennargentu pass separating them from Punta Paulinu and Bruncu Spina, which overlooks the pass where you are standing.
Take the trail to the south-east, which has gentle uphill stretches. The trail is well marked and occasionally passes over some schist outcrops. After passing Funtana Is Bidileddus, you will reach a few stream channels, clothed in the alder trees typical of Gennargentu. A little further on you will reach the ruins of the Rifugio La Marmora, where you will also find a spring. From here, the climb becomes steeper and will soon take you to Arcu Gennargentu. Here, the trail joins Sentiero Italia, and if you continue to the right, you can reach Punta La Marmora.
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Photogallery
721 - Verso Arcu Artilai.jpg
721 end, 702- Arcu Gennargentu la vecchia segnaletica prima dell'intervento Forestas 2023.jpg
721 start - sorgente ghiacciata in località S'Arena.jpg
721- Sui pendii occidentali del Bruncu Spina.jpg
721, 721A start - Arcu Artilai.jpg
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Points of interest
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Points of interest Funtana is Bidileddos
Points of interest Arrivo T 702 - Partenza T 741
Points of interest Girgini foresta
Points of interest Vecchi ovili Is Meriagus
Points of interest Bruncu Spina (punto di arrivo T-721A)
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