Cagliari

THE SELVAGGIO BLU: ROPE, CAVE & CLIFFS IN SARDINIA


Hiking

Category

8 days

Duration

Advanced

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 7

Participants


What you'll do

The Selvaggio Blu is one of Europe's most spectacular coastal treks, threading along Sardinia's wild eastern cliffs between vertical limestone walls and turquoise Mediterranean waters. This week-long adventure follows ancient shepherds' paths through deep canyons, across windswept plateaus, and down to hidden beaches accessible only by foot or sea.

You'll abseil into dramatic sea caves, traverse exposed cliff faces with expert guide support, and swim in crystal-clear coves that few ever reach. Each night, bivouac under brilliant stars on secluded beaches while a support dinghy delivers fresh supplies, shepherd-cooked dinners, and essential gear—allowing you to trek light through this roadless wilderness.

No Wi-Fi, no facilities, no distractions—just raw nature, technical adventure, and authentic Sardinian culture. This is total disconnection in one of the Mediterranean's last wild places




Itinerary

  • AccommodationsB&B
  • Hiking12 km (7.5 mi) ↑ +800 m (+2,625 ft) ↓ -800 m (-2,625 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • AccommodationsBivouacs
  • Hiking10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +680 m (+2,230 ft) ↓ -80 m (-260 ft) ◷ 5 hours
  • AccommodationsBivouacs
  • Hiking10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +510 m (+1,673 ft) ↓ -1,100 m (-3,609 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • AccommodationsBivouacs
  • Hiking4 km (2.5 mi) ↑ +370 m (+1,214 ft) ↓ -350 m (-1,148 ft) ◷ 4 hours
  • AccommodationsBivouacs
  • Hiking7 km (4.3 mi) ↑ +450 m (+1,476 ft) ↓ -480 m (-1,575 ft) ◷ 5 hours
  • AccommodationsBivouacs
  • Hiking5 km (3.1 mi) ↑ +410 m (+1,345 ft) ↓ -410 m (-1,345 ft) ◷ 4 hours
  • Transfer1 hour 30 mins
  • AccommodationsB&B

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Certified guide
Transport from Santa Martia Navarrese to the trail head
Transport from the trail end to Santa Martia Navarrese
2 nights in BnB
5 nights in bivac
5 dinners
6 lunches
7 breakfasts
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Last day's lunch
First day's dinner
Dinner on day 7
Expenditure of personal nature
Tourist tax required by Santa Maria public administration (30 euros per person)

Accommodations

B&B in Santa Maria Navarrese (Nights 1 & 7)


Cozy accommodations right by the coast, offering comfortable beds, hot showers, and a hearty breakfast to bookend your adventure. This welcoming base provides easy access to local shops, restaurants, and the harbor—perfect for pre-trek preparation and post-trek celebration.

Bivouacs Under the Stars (Nights 2-6)


Sleep directly on Sardinia's most stunning and secluded beaches, using only your sleeping bag and mat beneath a brilliant canopy of stars. No tents unless weather demands (tarps or tents delivered by dinghy if rain threatens). Each evening, a support dinghy arrives with fresh water, dinner ingredients, and essential gear; each morning, it returns to collect excess baggage and resupply for the day ahead. Shepherd-cooked dinners at spots like Irbidossili cuile add authentic Sardinian tradition to this raw wilderness camping experience. Firelight, waves, and solitude define these unforgettable nights.

Guides

Giovanni & Guide Finale

Giovanni & Guide Finale

Giovanni is a UIAGM-certified mountain guide and local expert, part of the Società Guide Alpine Finale (SGAF) — a team of six UIAGM alpine guides united by a deep passion for the rock and history of the Ligurian coast. Trained as a geologist and cartographer, he reads landscapes the way others read maps: with precision, curiosity, and years of layered knowledge. But climbing is his greatest passion — the place where science and instinct meet on the rock face.


Frequently asked questions


Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run


€2,340.00

(€772 deposit)
Mapo Tapo

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