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Wild blue yonder

Those who dare to spend their

weekend hiking the Selvaggio Blu,

Italy’s toughest trek, on Sardinia’s

wild east coast, are rewarded with

an experience few will ever have

GUIDING LIGHTS

Embarking on the

Selvaggio Blu is usually

recommended with a

guide as they know the

terrain, and can provide

gear and rework the route.

I t i s a s m u c h a c l i m b i n g

expedition as a coastal

walk, involving grade IV

climbs and some tough

inclines. Good companies

include Corrado Conca

(corradoconca.it). The

nearest airports are Olbia

and Cagliari, each about

a 2½-hour drive away,

with regular flights from UK

airports from around £60

and £100 respectively.