Trekking to Vagoni Path and San Giovanni Caves in Domusnovas

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Place: Cagliari

Duration: 4 hours

Language: English, Italian

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Guided Tour

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Do this because

Discover the wild forest of Domusnovas and its hidden treasures
Admire the mesmerising San Giovanni caves with its stables and stalagmites
Walk through the Strada de su Vagoni

What to expect

Take part in this guided trek starting from Domusnovas, in south-west Sardinia. The walk starts in a holm oak forest, which will give you a mix of positive emotions.

The route consists of a circular path, starting from the church of San Giovanni, traces the old decauville of the Strada de su Vagoni between breathtaking views, mule tracks and roadways. After bypassing Mount Acqua, you'll walk from the valley of Oridda to the north entrance of the caves of San Giovanni, in a path surrounded by nature and among many stories told by the guide. Don't forget to share them with your friends!

Don't worry about getting hungry, at the end of this tour you'll taste an apéritif with typical Sardinian products such as sausage, cheese, and a glass of wine.

Length of the tour: 5 km

Uphill difference in height: 101 m

Difference in altitude in descent: 141 m

Difficulty: Hiking (E)

Places:

- Caves, stables and stalagmites

- The forest: holm oaks, ferns, mosses, and lichens

- The cave of San Giovanni

- The most beautiful views between the valley of Oridda the Marganai and the Linas

- The Su Corovau mine, the Decauville, the Carreggio tunnel, the Rolfo Gallery, various galleries, the Mineral Loading Hopper

- The remains of a mining culture and the remains of ancient civilizations

- The Church of San Giovanni