From Fonte Li Frati a Sarra Lu Tassu (F-406)

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Trail summary

Path lenght 4.600 m

Time lenght 2 hours

Difficulty level More infos sui gradi di difficoltà Intermediate-high difficulty (E-level)

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Pathways Activities

The pathway

The trail is part of the Limbara massif which straddles the territories of the municipalities of Tempio Pausania, Calangianus and Berchidda. To plan your excursion, it is best to divide this mountain area into North Limbara (which includes Tempio Pausania and Calangianus) and South Limbara (which falls mainly within the territory of Berchidda).

Specifically, trail 406 falls on the North Limbara side and starts from the fonte li Frati spring in the Fossu di Lu Salpenti locality and ends (after crossing trail 405 in the Buttaru di Juncu locality) at lu Paggiolu in the Sarra Lu Tassu locality, from where trail 405 branches off. It is not a ring trail, but is connected to a forest track by walking a short stretch of trail 405. In the initial section, after about 10 minutes, you will come across imposing tafoni (natural rock cavities, called “conchi” in the local Gallurese dialect) known as “la Prisgione”, used as a shelter for flocks and probably, in ancient times, also as a home for shepherds.

This trail was previously known as “route E” in the section up to Buttaru di Juncu, and “route L” in the final “North Limbara” section, due to an old trail naming system that has now been replaced and updated, by installing the new signpost as per national standards, with the number “F-401” (trail 406 of the Sardinia Trail Network (RES) “F” area on the regional scale).

GETTING THERE

To reach the rest area, where trail 406 starts, from Tempio Pausania take road SS 392 to Oschiri. After crossing the Tempio Pausania - Palau railway line and coming to the junction for the Zona Industriale (industrial area), turn left towards Calangianus. Follow the road for just over 1 km until you reach the three fountains, where many local people collect spring water, and turn right onto the local road. Continue straight for about 1.5 km, leaving to your right the junction you see after driving about 1.1 km.

Useful informations

In 2022 and part of 2023, the Forestas Agency, in cooperation with the Sassari CAI, carried out checks and maintenance activities on the trail, including signposts and markers.

WARNING: The trail signs are being replaced.

WARNING: ROUTE IS PENDING REGISTRATION. The trail will be officially registered in the Sardinia Trail Network (RES) registry after all the existing trail signs (belonging to the old classification system) are replaced.

Tips and recommendations for enjoying the trail

Hiking time and the elevation profile change in the two directions of travel: ascending to Punta Suliana (1046 m asl) the absolute elevation gain is 501 m, with a total ascent of 594 m.

On the other hand, in the opposite direction, starting from Sarra Lu Tassu (which is close to the Lu Paggiolu spring) the absolute elevation gain is 361 m, with a total ascent of 510 m.

Some parts of the route are not covered by phone service; so it is best not to venture out alone and to be accompanied by experienced people.

In severe weather, in light of the area’s terrain these trails can be exposed to significant hydrogeological hazards. Vegetation regrowth might obscure the path in some places: it is best to have detailed maps and/or a carefully calculated GPS route before setting off on your hike.

Roadbook

After parking the car in the area near the Li frati fountain, from where trail 405 also branches off, and after crossing the forest track, you will find the trail starting point. After about 10 minutes of walking you will find some imposing tafoni (natural rock cavities) the best known of which is called “la Prisgione”.