Monte Corrasi, Limestone summit in Oliena, Italy
Monte Corrasi is a limestone summit near Oliena rising to about 1,463 meters, with a white peak that stands above olive groves and thick forests. The landscape features steep rock faces and natural mountain formations that define the surrounding terrain.
The massif's documented past centres on the Nuragic village of Tiscali, in the Lanaìtho valley at its foot, and the caves of Sa 'Ohe, Su Ventu and Corbeddu. In the 1970s the Italian Botanical Society listed the mountain in its census of biotopes of outstanding vegetational interest, a scientific recognition rather than a settlement history.
The mountain belongs to the territory of Oliena, and its name is tied to the Supramonte plateau. The valleys at its foot hold the Nuragic village of Tiscali and the caves of Sa 'Ohe, Su Ventu and Corbeddu, while the karst spring of Su Gologone lies nearby. The Rifugio Ostello di Monte Maccione at 600 m serves as a base for excursions.
The route to the summit is demanding and requires good preparation along with proper mountain gear and footwear. Starting early in the day gives you enough daylight to complete the hike comfortably and enjoy the views.
In the 1970s the Italian Botanical Society added Monte Corrasi to its census of biotopes of outstanding vegetational interest, citing around 650 botanical species with numerous endemics. The massif also shelters golden eagles, peregrine falcons and Eleonora's falcons, while the Sardinian deer, griffon vulture and Bonelli's eagle are locally extinct or at risk.
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