Monte Arcosu, Mountain peak in Sulcis massif, Sardinia, Italy
Monte Arcosu rises with a flattened cone shape and forms part of a broad mountain range in the Sulcis massif. The peak sits within a protected nature reserve and features forested slopes along with exposed rocky sections at various elevations.
The mountain formed during ancient mountain-building processes when granite pushed up from deeper layers onto older bedrock. This geological history shapes the structure and appearance of the landscape we see today.
The area shelters rare animals like Sardinian deer and wild boars within protected lands. This place matters for nature conservation in the region and shows how people respect local wildlife.
Hikes begin from a parking area at lower elevations and lead through valleys and rocky sections with fixed ropes for safety. Routes offer different difficulty levels, and starting early helps you make the most of daylight hours.
The peak keeps a rare schist layer that other mountains in the range have lost to erosion over time. This remaining layer reveals the granite underneath and makes the mountain stand out in the region's geology.
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