The trail is particularly challenging because of the significant elevation difference (from a maximum elevation of over 900m, to the endpoint at sea level) and its length.
 

Changes to the route

The old route, which was known as ‘Trail 181’ until 2022, was over 22 km long and included both the loop around the Sa Portiscra Barraccu (shepherd’s hut) and the archaeological area Or Murales, as well as the Gosollei nature area and the service centre of the Silana Forest, before descending towards Teletotes through the Codula Ilune karst formations, with Cala Luna as the final destination. This beautiful route has now been improved, thanks to a trail redesign and maintenance project planned by the Forestas Agency in 2021.
 

General description of the itinerary in the territory

A possible itinerary, which involves several tracks and trails (181, 182 A, 183) can start from the Sa Portisca locality where you can visit the Sardinian deer sanctuary and the Cuile sa Portiscra, a traditional sheepfold, consisting of the shepherd’s hut (su barraccu) with limestone dry-stone wall and juniper beam roof, the goat enclosure (sa corte), the pig pen (sa cumbula) and a small plot used as a vegetable garden, protected by a thick dry-stone wall. The area is rich in endemic plants such as Centranthus amazonum (Sardinian Camarezza). Along the trail you will find two springs. You will also be able to visit other sheepfolds and a number of archaeological sites, including the Nuragic village of Or Murales which has more than 50 round huts in limestone dating back to the Bronze Age. 

Through the Codula di Luna canyon (also known by its traditional name, Ilune) you can also reach the enchanting beach of Cala Luna, where this route ends. The beach, framed by cliffs and with fine golden sand, overlooks the Gulf of Orosei. Its waters are transparent and with changing shades of blue as the sunlight is reflected on the sea surface. There are also some large caves in the cliff at the back of the beach, offering shelter from the summer heat. Along the route, you will come across various plant species typical of stream banks, such as the flowering ash, oleander and alder, which shade the final stretch of the trail down to the beach of Cala Luna. The many panoramic views over the Gulf of Orosei and the Supramonte of Urzulei, Baunei and Orgosolo make this area a favourite for nature photographers. This area is included in the SCI (Site of Community Importance) Golfo di Orosei. Tourists and climbers in particular appreciate this destination for the possibility of moving easily between coast and mountain.

WARNING:

ROUTE IS PENDING REGISTRATION. The route and signs are undergoing final checks. The new signposts have already been placed.