Stage 9: Perd’e Pibera to Villacidro
“The trail to Villacidro” — Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, Sardinia
At a glance: stage 9 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Perd’e Pibera to Villacidro: 20,5 km with 1000 m of ascent and 962 m of descent.
Stage 9 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Perd’e Pibera to Villacidro for 20,5 km, with roughly 1000 metres of ascent and 962 metres of descent. This is one of the bigger days on the route, so an early start and a measured pace are sensible.
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 Villacidro, 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.