Barbagia ospitale
Urban and rural trekking:
Belvì and Aritzo, stone houses and woods.
VISIT TO ARITZO AND BELVI' WITH TYPICAL LUNCH
Every Sunday
TWO VILLAGES IN THE SARDINIAN MOUNTAINS
Aritzo and Belvì are two pleasant and characteristic villages of the Barbagia di Belvì, nestled on the western side of the highest Sardinian mountain, completely immersed in a spectacular green sea made up of lush forests of chestnut, cherry, hazel, and oak trees that generously populate these lands.
These ancient settlements are located between 800 and 900 meters above sea level in a favorable panoramic position, between the crown of the Gennargentu peaks and the valley floor of the Iscra river, watched over by the imposing geological features of Texile and Pizze Pranu, the two rock giants. A bucolic and intoxicating landscape, to the delight of visitors and residents alike.
AN EXCITING HISTORICAL JOURNEY
Walking among the stone houses, immobile witnesses of centuries of rural life, quenching your thirst at the Is Alinos spring, meeting the smile and curious gaze of the local inhabitants, will be a dive into the past. Visiting these villages means tasting the intense and peppery cured meats of the past, or letting yourself be lulled by the sweetness of caschette, a precious dessert made with honey and hazelnuts, prepared by skilled hands, but also enjoying all the harmony of Mandrolisai wines, the renowned local D.O.C.
Since ancient times this valley has been a holiday destination, ever since tourism began. A valley where an imposing wooded environment reigns supreme, varied and generous in colors that change chromatically according to the seasons.
ITINERARY
We start in the morning at 8 am, crossing the municipal park of Belvì where we find a series of contemporary art installations.
We reach the town center of Aritzo and, passing through the historic center, we proceed to visit the Spanish prisons dating back to the Middle Ages. Here we find a special set-up dedicated to an exhibition on witchcraft.
We continue by visiting the Devilla manor house, a fine example of domestic architecture dating back to the early 1900s. Inside, there is a rich display of finely carved chests.
We continue the walk, return to the woods, and crossing su Pardu de Aritzo we reach the limestone plateau of Texile, panoramic stop.
We proceed through the woods until we reach su Cuccuru e Lagosu where we visit the domus de janas and continue until we arrive at lunch.
The awaited moment offers two possibilities
in the countryside in sa barracca or in our place in Belvì, the menu consists of
roast suckling pig, sheep with potatoes and cheeses.
The return route will take us along the charming green train railway.
In the afternoon, if we still have energy, we will complete the day with a visit to the artisan workshop of su caschette, the original Belvì sweet made with honey and hazelnuts.
Difficulty: E
Elevation gain: 300
Duration : 5 hours
Fee : 45 €
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