Overview
Travelling along the streets of the Baronie, it is impossible not to notice it: Monte Albo catches the eye from afar with its grandeur and its white limestone ridge. The long ridge stretches for about 20 kilometres, crossing the territories of Lula, Siniscola, Galtellì, Irgoli, Loculi and Lodè. The massif is affected by extensive surface and underground karst phenomena, which leave their mark among gorges, caves, vertical walls and ravines. The highest peaks are the western ones, Monte Turuddò and Punta Catirina, both of which rise to 1127 metres. A Site of Community Importance of the European Union, the mountain area is characterised by a very rich biodiversity. The Mediterranean scrub and the rare wooded areas are home to a multitude of animals including wild boars, mouflons, martens and wild cats, as well as numerous species of birds.
Human traces on the massif date back as far as the Neolithic, and the area is home to several Nuragic sites and "pinnettos", ancient dwellings that shepherds used during transhumance.
Thanks to its characteristics, Monte Albo is home to several climbing gyms, as well as numerous hiking trails to be followed on foot or by mountain bike.
A privileged way to get to know the mountain up close is the CEAS, the Montalbo di Lodè Centre for Environmental Education and Sustainability. The centre's purpose is precisely to educate and inform about the naturalistic, historical and cultural aspects of Monte Albo and its surroundings. In the CEAS Park House you can find out about the hiking trails and the rules of conduct to be observed within the area, in order to enjoy the beautiful nature in a respectful and conscious manner.
Monte Albo, 08020 Lodè NU, Italia
