My name is Helga.
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After a 600-hour regional course, I took my hiking guide license in the summer of 2023, and I'm now happy to be able to offer excursions in the area of Montiferru to visit the hidden gems of history, geology, and fauna. Choose from the different tour packages here below or let me know if you would like to try an excursion in another part of Sardinia.
I'm a member of the AIGAE association and all my excursions are secured with RCT.
For booking and info call or message me on +39-379 168 49 48 (also whatsapp)
or email info@cuglieriexcursions.com
Serruggiu
This is an easy walk on old wagon trails and passages through private olive- and cork groves. On our way, we'll visit the hidden prehistoric burial caves Serruggiu, pass by the beautiful phonolitic columns of Pala de Calchera, and try the water of the natural spring Tiu Memmere. The walk suits the whole family.
Distance 4km
Height difference 174m
Time 2,5 hours
Difficulty Easy
Price: €15/person
Casteddu Etzu
This is a beautiful walk on old wagon trails and passages through private olive- and cork groves. On our way, we'll visit the hidden prehistoric burial caves Serruggiu, pass by the beautiful phonolithic columns of Pala de Calchera, and reach the mythical old fortress Casteddu Etzu with its breath taking panorama view over Montiferru and the valley. On our way back we'll refresh ourselves at the natural spring Tiu Memmere.
Distance 6km
Height difference 250m
Time 3,5 hours
Difficulty Easy
Price: €15/person
S’Abba Lughida
This is a whole day excursion that will take you deep into the montiferru massive. We'll follow old wagon and hunter trails with the river as a company. On our way, we'll stop by the prehistoric burial caves of Serruggiu and pass under the Phonolithic columns of Pala de Galchera. Our lunch pack we'll enjoy at the feet of the magic waterfall Istrampu e Massabari.
On our way back we'll make a stop at the mythical fortress Casteddu Etzu and the natural spring Tiu Memmere.
Distance 13km
Height difference 460m
Time 7,5 hours
Difficulty Medium/Experienced
Price: €20/person
Corchinas
In this excursion, we'll search traces of the Carthaginian and later Roman colony in the hills behind S'Archittu. It's a beautiful walk in the Mediterranean moorland, filled with history, and if we're lucky we'll also see wild tortoises.
Distance 9km
Height difference +/-80m
Time 4h
Difficulty Easy
Price: €20/person
Montiferru
This excursion will take you through the deep woods of Montiferru, passing by remains of old pinettas and water systems, up on the plateau of the massive, where we'll visit the abandoned aviary used for the insertion of griffons. Be prepared for breathtaking views! We'll also visit the beautiful waterfalls of Istrampu e Massabari.
Distance 14km
Height difference +/-556m
Time 6h
Difficulty Experienced
Price: €20/person
Capo Nieddu
This is an excursion along the dramatic volcanic coastline of Cuglieri. On our way we'll see two beautiful waterfalls, one having its outfall directly in the sea, we'll also be able to see Sardinia’s own "Giants Causeway", made of basalt columns, from above, and visit one of the coastlines defense towers from the Spanish era.
Distance 9km
Height difference +/-60m
Time 4h
Difficulty Easy
Price: €20/person
Columbargia
This excursion takes you along the fantastic coastline of Tresnuraghes, unaccessible by car, and filled with geologic, biological, and historical wanders. We'll pass by several hidden beaches and three defense towers from the Spanish era.
Distance 12km
Height difference +/-400m
Time 7h
Difficulty Medium/Experienced
Price: €20/person
Sos Pupos
This excursion will take you to the moon and back, at least it will feel like that! The trachytic coastline north of Bosa has been sculptured by the sea in the most artistic ways. We’ll start at the harbor of Bosa and walk along the coast to the site of Sos Pupos.
Distance 6km
Height difference +/-60m
Time 4h
Difficulty Easy
Price €20/person
Capo San Marco
This beautiful “peninsula” divides the living sea from the still sea in Oristano Bay. Here lies the important merchant city of Tharros, and you can easily see the strategic advantage of the site. We’ll stroll throw the low vegetation and enjoy old defence towers, an astonishing lighthouse, and old tombs cut directly into the rock. Afterward, I recommend a visit to the archeological site.
Distance 6km
Height difference +/-60m
Time 2,5h
Difficulty Easy
Price €15/person
