To the Monte Linas

Monte Linas is a 300 million year old mountain massif in the south-western part of Sardinia. It is made of granite rock, but also contains deposits of zinc and lead. At 1,236 meters, Perda de sa Mesa is not only the highest mountain in the massif, but also in southern Sardinia. Numerous rare animal species live in the dense forests and spicy macchia of Monte Linas.
A gravel road leads into the middle of the massif, which places more than average demands on the driver and vehicle. As it is a dead end, you should be safe at the wheel or handlebars both uphill and downhill. A reasonable ground clearance is a given. 

The tour starts in Connosfanadiga. The town of 7,000 inhabitants was one of Sardinia's mining centers from Roman times until the 1960s. Today it is mainly the olive oil from Connosfanadiga that people are talking about.
The track first leads around the town and then climbs steadily up the eastern flank of Monte Linas. There are plenty of curves and bends along the way, but they are not too narrow. It gets tricky on the numerous steep sections, which are often covered with loose stones and smooth rock slabs. A handful of final hairpin bends, then the path ends at around 1,000 meters above sea level.