Gola di Su Gorropu, Barbagia
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Gola di Su Gorropu, Barbagia

Sardinia

Su Gorropu in the Barbagia of Sardinia is Europe's deepest canyon — 500 m vertical limestone walls that narrow to 4 m at the bottom. The approach from the Flumineddu river requires boulder scrambling. The canyon floor is a labyrinth of boulders and ancient holm oak trees. Griffon vulture and golden eagle overhead. Mouflon on the canyon rims. An extraordinary landscape.

Duration
6 hours
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Europe's deepest canyon — 500 m walls
  • Walls narrow to 4 m at the bottom
  • Griffon vulture and golden eagle overhead

With your dog

Boulder canyon; dogs off-leash.