Gorropu Gorge from Genna Silana

The story

Gorropu is one of the deepest canyons in Europe, carved into the limestone by the Rio Flumineddu. A flower found nowhere else grows in the gorge, the nuragic columbine, and inside, among huge boulders, the route turns into an easy scramble. The trail from Genna Silana was used by shepherds and charcoal burners.

Why go

Because stepping between those vertical walls is an experience you never forget.

Practical information

Start

Genna Silana pass (SS125, about 1000 m)

Finish

Entrance to the Gorropu Gorge, back the same way

Best time

April–June and September–October

Parking

Car park at the Genna Silana pass, on the Orientale Sarda road.

By public transport

You need a car.

Water

Nothing along the trail: carry at least two litres; there is a seasonal refreshment point at the entrance to the gorge.

Shade

Holm oak wood for part of the descent.

Huts and refreshments

None: the ticket point at the entrance to the gorge.

With children

With fit teenagers: a long descent and, above all, a long climb back.