The 11 Most Amazing Peaks around Ulìana/Oliena

One of the most rewarding and least-crowded summits in the entire Supramonte massif, Punta Sos Nidos rises above the Oliena plateau in a landscape of bare karst limestone, ancient junipers, and silence. The approach is unmarked for long stretches — this is genuine off-trail terrain that rewards experience, good navigation skills, and a solid sense of adventure. The summit plateau opens onto a 360° panorama that ranks among the finest in Sardinia: to the east, the Golfo di Orosei and the Tyrrhenian Sea; to the west, the silhouette of Monte Corrasi and the Gennargentu range; below, the deep green canopy of the Valle di Lanaitto and the canyon of Gorropu. On clear days, the view stretches from Tavolara to the Sinis Peninsula. The terrain is rocky, rugged, and requires careful route-finding. There is no marked path to the summit — GPS tracking is strongly recommended. The area falls within the Parco Nazionale del Golfo di Orosei e del Gennargentu: check current access regulations before heading out.

I walked the circular route from Cala Gonone in April 2026, the paths were well marked and maintained. I was initially unsettled by some comments ('very demanding', 'only with poles/hiking boots') – in retrospect, I find this assessment too generalized. The tour up Monte Bardia is varied and really fun if you are sure-footed. There are stony sections, but for me, they were more technically interesting than difficult. I went alone and in trail running shoes – completely without problems. Perhaps helpful for others (especially women) who are put off by such comments: You don't need "special equipment", but a good sense of your body and attention. Conclusion: Demanding, but absolutely doable and very rewarding.

Each of the summit crosses that hikers often encounter in the mountains, whether or not it depicts the body of the crucified Christ, invites passersby to a brief spiritual pause. Perhaps one or another will be able to encounter God here in a short prayer. As a prerequisite for a completely different mystical experience of encountering God, beyond such a small sacred monument, Hape Kerkeling, who made the pilgrimage on the Camino Francés in 2001, writes: “I am becoming freer here day by day (…) Through all the frequencies of emotion, I have slowly tuned myself into one frequency and had a wonderful reception. Total serene emptiness is the state that creates a vacuum which God can then calmly and completely fill.” (Hape Kerkeling in “I’m Off Then”)

After a great tour you will be rewarded with a fantastic view.

Feels like 100 curves to the top

The statue of the Redeemer is a bronze work placed on a peak of Mount Ortobene near Nuoro, at a height of 925 metres above sea level.

At the top of Monte ORTOBENE, hikers will not find a classic summit cross, as is the case with many mountain ridges. Instead, there is a statue of the "Christo Redentore". Jesus Christ, the Savior and Redeemer, appears to be floating above the mountain as the resurrected one, as his feet no longer touch the ground. The cross held in one hand is therefore no longer a sign of death, but has become a symbol of the overcoming of sin and death. The artist of the statue has succeeded in portraying this Christian belief in a relaxed elegance.

Mount Corrasi, the highest peak of the vast and wild Supramonte, is characterized by sheer limestone walls, towers, white spiers, caves and large plateaus. From here, at 1,463 meters above sea level, the spectacular views offer a 360 degree panorama that embraces Nuoro, Orgosolo, Dorgali, the coast of Cala Gonone and the Gennargentu.