The heel of Tisiddu - Excursions in Sardinia

Duration: 2.30 h
Level: 240 metres
Difficulty: easy

The Heel of Tisiddu is a dolomitic limestone peak, so-called for its boot heel-type formation, overlooks the village of Ulassai at a height of almost a thousand metres.

Hiking towards the highest peak, named Bruncu Matzei, is a walk of around 2 ½ hours, made easy by a well-made pathway. It begins with a well-trodden path which satrts from the edge of Ulassai, for those coming from Jerzu, winding to the east, towards a junction from where you follow the indications for Bruncu Matzei and on towards the heights through an uncontaminated habitat where the secular oak forests are home to many species of animals such as the royal eagle and the mouflon.

The breath-taking view from the peak, on the clearest days, stretches from the top of the Gennargentu mountains right to the coastline of Tortolì.

On the return leg, follow the same path until the junction, where it is possible to re-enter the village or follow the signs for “ discesa Barigau”, along the narrow but wonderful “Su Stampu” pass, or follow the western face of the mountain along the longer “Scala de Pedru” pass.