Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Sa Oche e Su Bentu, Valle di Lanaitho
Sardinia
From the Lanaitho valley floor near Oliena a stony track and path run up the closed karst basin to the resurgence of Sa Oche, which "speaks" when the water is high, and the huge dry entrance of Su Bentu, one of the longest cave systems in Italy. The route also passes the nuraghic village of Sa Sedda 'e Sos Carros.
Duration
Full day
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
March – June
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Lanaitho valley gate (Su Gologone side); the last stretch of track is rough.
Water
The river is seasonal and not reliable — carry plenty of water.
Highlights
- Sa Oche resurgence and Su Bentu cave mouth
- Nuraghic village of Sa Sedda 'e Sos Carros
- Deep in the Oliena Supramonte
With your dog
Leashed dogs, sure-footed only; rough limestone, river crossings, no shade in the valley.
