Palai to Pabude
Bolotana · about 50 min by car from Nuoro
The walk
5.9 km out-and-back walk near Bolotana, up to Pabude, 199 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1014 and 1187 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Nuoro: about 50 min (35 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 Nuoro, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.35573,8.91901
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.
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Bolotana and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Abbamele in Mamoiada, 34 km by car.
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