Bacu Padente
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ABSEILING ON A THIN AND PANORAMIC RIDGE ABOVE THE SEA
The descent of the canyon Bacu Padente, instead of the riverbed, takes place on a thin and panoramic ridge overlooking the canyon and the sea. It is a series of six abseils as high as 30 metres and a passage into a small cave leading to the ridge's opposite side. This may sound very unusual for a canyoning tour and, in effect, Bacu Padente can hardly fit the canyoning category as it has no water. Call it just abseiling, and we are on track.
Suspended on a narrow ledge, we will walk and abseil the crests of Bacu Padente from 200 metres above sea level down to the water. The view from the 6 abseils on Bacu Padente embraces the whole Gulf of Orosei with peaks over the little cove Piscine di Venere with its crystal-clear water.
And if the canyoning and caving adventure wasn’t enough, at the end of the abseils it is also possible to make an acrobatic detour to a guided tour on the Grotta del Fico. This is a large cave open to tourists during the summer only.
Bacu Padente
€ 60
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Harness
- Helmet
- Transfer from Golgo to the starting point
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Transfer from S.M.Navarrese
- Boat transfer to S.M.Navarrese
DETAILS
Meeting time: 9:00 am
Meeting location: Altopiano del Golgo
Estimated arrival to the sea: 2:30 pm approx
Estimated return to Golgo: 4:30 pm approx
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Approach and way back
We will meet at the Rifugio della Cooperativa Goloritzè, located on the Golgo plateau above the town of Baunei.
From there we will take a 30 minutes transfer to reach the starting point of our path. The approach to the beginning of the Canyon Bacu Padente only lasts about 20 minutes. We will have to walk on loose rocks and scramble on easy passages.
The return is on a very steep and arduous path, including scrambling and easy passages of climbing rocks. We will join a path of the famous trek Selvaggio Blu, and reach our starting point in about 1 hour (280 meters of vertical gain)
Is it possible to visit the Grotta del Fico?
Yes, of course. The Grotta del Fico is managed by a local company and opens during the summer season. The entry ticket costs €10 and the visit lasts about 30 minutes.
How difficult is the Canyon Bacu Padente?
This canyoning tour is not very difficult but is still an adventurous itinerary where it is necessary to be in good physical shape. You should be able to walk on very steep and uneven paths, screens and loose rocks.
In addition, there are also some passages where it is necessary to scramble and climb on rocks.
The approach path is very short, lasting about 20 minutes. The rest of the itinerary includes a series of abseils on double-rope, one after the other.
The return path takes 1 hour walking on a steep path. It is very uneven and includes climbing on leaning rocks. The total vertical gain is 280 meters.
To avoid the return path it is possible to organize a boat transfer to the port of Santa Maria Navarrese. Read all info on the next tab.
Boat return
We can also organize a return transfer by boat, whether or not we visit the Grotta del Fico.
The itinerary of the canyoning Bacu Padente ends on the rocky coastline, from where a boat can pick us up and take us back to the port of Santa Maria Navarrese. The boat transfer is usually operated on dinghy boats and lasts about 1 hour.
Apart from being an easy way to get back, and avoiding the steep return path, the boat transfer will allow us to admire the beautiful cliffs of this famous coastline.
In case you’d like to have a return transfer by boat, our meeting point will be at the port of Santa Maria Navarrese, where a transfer will take us to the starting point of our canyoning adventure. This initial transfer takes about 1 hour.
THE COST OF BOTH TRANSFERS, FROM AND TO SANTA MARIA NAVARRESE, IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PRICE. It should be paid separately to the company that manages the boats. We will find the cheapest price and book the transfer for the group.
What do I need to participate in Canyoning?
Nothing special, just things you already have. We provide all necessary equipment such as ropes, harnesses etc.
You should wear hiking shoes and comfortable clothing, suitable for walking and suited to the season.
Each participant should also have a Backpack to carry water, food and the equipment we will handle out.