
Nature
Perda 'e Liana
Gairo · Nuoro
A free-standing limestone cylinder above the forests of Ogliastra — central Sardinia's best-known natural monument.
Location
Gairo
Coordinates: 39.90950, 9.41133
Monte Perda Liana is a distinctive tabletop formation — a "tacco" — in east-central Sardinia, on the boundary between Ogliastra and the Barbagia di Seùlo. A near-vertical limestone cylinder rises about a hundred metres from a wooded schist cone, visible as a landmark from far away and protected as a regional natural monument. A waymarked path climbs from the forest track through holm oaks and junipers to the base of the wall; on clear days the view stretches from the Gennargentu to the east-coast sea. The face itself is a known climbing objective, while for hikers the route ends at the foot of the rock.
Highlights
- Free-standing limestone cylinder about 100 m high
- Regional natural monument
- Views from the Gennargentu to the east coast
Tips
- Access is on forest tracks — a vehicle with some clearance helps.
- The final section is steep and stony; sturdy shoes needed.
Best time
Spring and autumn; start early in summer.

