L'escursione verso le rovine del Castello di Violante Carroz è un viaggio nel tempo e nello spazio, un'occasione unica per immergersi nella storia e nella natura incontaminata della Sardegna sud-orientale. Il monte Codias, con i suoi 296 metri di altitudine, non solo offre panorami mozzafiato ma custodisce antiche leggende e misteri legati alla figura di Donna Violante "la sanguinaria".
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Camminare su questi sentieri significa ripercorrere le orme di chi, nel XII secolo, abitava e difendeva questo territorio, circondati da una natura rigogliosa e da formazioni geologiche uniche. Ogni passo è un invito a scoprire di più su archeologia, storia e biodiversità, mentre il vento porta con sé storie dimenticate e il fascino di una terra che ha tanto da raccontare.
Le rovine del castello sono testimoni silenziosi di un passato tumultuoso, e la loro vista, circondata da un panorama a 360 gradi, è un premio per ogni sforzo fatto durante l'ascesa. Qui, la natura e la storia si fondono in un racconto senza tempo, un'opportunità per riflettere sulla bellezza e la complessità della nostra eredità culturale e naturale.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
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Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
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F+
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296 m D+ · 8 km · 6 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 296 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Jerzu
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
296 m
Max altitude
296 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
6 h
Day
8 km · D+ 296 m · 6 h
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Punto di Ritrovo, Ss125, 08044 Jerzu provincia di Nuoro, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Meeting point at the San Giorgio bar along the SS 125 (Orientale Sarda) at 8.30 am
How do you get to Jerzu? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Leonella M.
· 1 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Leonella, an environmental hiking guide, fully licensed since 2013. I have a great passion for nature and for my own land, and I'll take you to discover the lesser-known Sardinia: walks of real natural value, in places that summer visitors here don't even imagine. What I believe in is experiential, sustainable tourism — not as a slogan, but as a practical way of being in a place without using it up. We'll take home unique, unforgettable feelings, every single time. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.
You'll be among the first to share your story.
Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 296 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Still have questions? Message Ibex
Ibex is Guiddy's virtual ibex: it answers everything, 24/7. In two messages it tells you whether this outing is for you, how to get there and what to pack.
L'escursione verso le rovine del Castello di Violante Carroz è un viaggio nel tempo e nello spazio, un'occasione unica per immergersi nella storia e nella natura incontaminata della Sardegna sud-orientale. Il monte Codias, con i suoi 296 metri di altitudine, non solo offre panorami mozzafiato ma custodisce antiche leggende e misteri legati alla figura di Donna Violante "la sanguinaria".
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Camminare su questi sentieri significa ripercorrere le orme di chi, nel XII secolo, abitava e difendeva questo territorio, circondati da una natura rigogliosa e da formazioni geologiche uniche. Ogni passo è un invito a scoprire di più su archeologia, storia e biodiversità, mentre il vento porta con sé storie dimenticate e il fascino di una terra che ha tanto da raccontare.
Le rovine del castello sono testimoni silenziosi di un passato tumultuoso, e la loro vista, circondata da un panorama a 360 gradi, è un premio per ogni sforzo fatto durante l'ascesa. Qui, la natura e la storia si fondono in un racconto senza tempo, un'opportunità per riflettere sulla bellezza e la complessità della nostra eredità culturale e naturale.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
296 m D+ · 8 km · 6 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 296 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included
INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Jerzu
Itinerary
Day · approximate times
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:30Punto di Ritrovo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Meeting point at the San Giorgio bar along the SS 125 (Orientale Sarda) at 8.30 am
How do you get to Jerzu? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike.
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Leonella M.
1 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Leonella, an environmental hiking guide, fully licensed since 2013. I have a great passion for nature and for my own land, and I'll take you to discover the lesser-known Sardinia: walks of real natural value, in places that summer visitors here don't even imagine. What I believe in is experiential, sustainable tourism — not as a slogan, but as a practical way of being in a place without using it up. We'll take home unique, unforgettable feelings, every single time. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 296 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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