Monte Arcosu, Mountain peak in Sulcis massif, Sardinia, Italy
Monte Arcosu rises to 948 meters with a truncated cone shape, forming part of the largest nature reserve in the Monti del Sulcis range.
The mountain developed during the Variscan orogeny, with its granitic intrusion from the Carboniferous period resting upon Paleozoic schist basement formations.
The WWF Italy manages a 35,000-hectare natural reserve around Monte Arcosu, protecting local wildlife including Sardinian deer and wild boars.
Hiking trails start from Sa Spindula parking area at 200 meters elevation, leading through valleys and rocky sections equipped with fixed ropes.
Monte Arcosu maintains its upper schist layer while other peaks in the massif lost theirs through erosion, revealing granite along steep slopes.
Location: Uta
Location: Assemini
Location: Siliqua, Sardinia
Elevation above the sea: 948 m
GPS coordinates: 39.19486,8.85681
Latest update: April 18, 2025 13:24
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