Fossu Lu Pisciaroni to Vallicciola
Tempio Pausania · about 45 min by car from Olbia
The walk
5.6 km out-and-back walk near Tempio Pausania, up to Vallicciola, 411 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 736 and 1056 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Societa’ Agricola Nicola Manconi (5.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Olbia: about 45 min (30 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Olbia, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.85182,9.15208
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Tempio PausaniaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.9 km
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Societa’ Agricola Nicola Manconi S.s.
Tempio Pausania · 5.6 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Tempio Pausania and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 12:45Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
- 15:30Tasting at Societa’ Agricola Nicola Manconi S.s., 5.6 km from the trail.
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