Stage 4: Buggerru to Portixeddu
“The trail to Portixeddu” — Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, Sardinia
At a glance: stage 4 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Buggerru to Portixeddu: 12,1 km with 590 m of ascent and 589 m of descent.
Stage 4 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Buggerru to Portixeddu for 12,1 km, with roughly 590 metres of ascent and 589 metres of descent. Expect a properly hilly day rather than a gentle transfer between villages.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Fondazione Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Portixeddu, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.