Stage 6: Piscinas to Montevecchio

The trail to Montevecchio” — Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, Sardinia

18,9 km
+711 m
345 m
Piscinas
Stage description

At a glance: stage 6 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Piscinas to Montevecchio: 18,9 km with 711 m of ascent and 345 m of descent.

Stage 6 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Piscinas to Montevecchio for 18,9 km, with roughly 711 metres of ascent and 345 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.

The trail to Montevecchio, on the stage from Piscinas to Montevecchio
© Allie_Caulfield · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia

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

Where to stay in Montevecchio

In Montevecchio, 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.

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