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(S) From the refuge, it’s a short climb to Bocca di Suragheddu, taking theGR® south-west.
(1) Continue to the left towards the south-west, following the ridge. There are a few sections where you’ll need to use your hands. A panoramic stretch with views of Monte Incudine to the left and Monte Renoso to the right.
(2) The "path" passes to the left of a hillock, the highest point of this range (and of today’s stage), Punta di a Scaddatta. Continue on theGR® in the same south-westerly direction to quickly reach the forest and then a junction at the 1,679 m point.
(3) At this junction, a path branches off to the right heading north-west, whilst theGR® continues to descend to the right towards the south-west. Take this route. A few metres further on, on your right, you will find a spring. Continue the descent following theGR® to the Bocca di l'Agnone.
(4) This is where the new route begins, passing through Matalza (red-and-white markings on the right), whilst the old route heads towards Asinau via Monte Incudine (double yellow markings). So follow the red-and-white markings on the right towards the south-west. A very “rolling” section through the forest... Shortly after leaving the forest and following a short climb, you’ll reach another junction.
(5) Continue straight on, following the red-and-white markings and keeping a south-westerly direction. You will then reach a stream (the Partuso stream).
(6) Cross the stream via a stone-paved path (elevation 1297 m). A lovely spot to dip your feet in if it’s hot... be careful, the water is cold in the morning! Then follow its tributary, the Veracolongu stream, up the left bank. Grass-covered banks with plenty of ferns – a picturesque spot!
(7) After a few minutes along the bank, a path invites you to continue straight on towards Matalza along the stream. This is not theGR®... Turn right towards the west and head up towards the 1347 m point. Cross the track, continue straight on through the ferns. Be careful, there may be wild boars!
You will then arrive at the Bassetta sheepfolds.
(8) Cross the road and take the path opposite, which climbs gently southwards. You’ll reach a car park and a spring.
(9) Walk past the San Petru Chapel and continue south-east to reach a track.
(10) Take this track to the right heading south-east, pass the Matalza refuge and begin the climb towards the Coscione Plateau. Shortly after a bridge over the Veracolongu stream, theGR® leaves the track to the right.
(11) Follow the path which climbs up the right bank of the stream towards the south-east. This section is very exposed to the sun. When you move away from the stream, you are approaching the Croci sheepfold. You will spot it at the last moment, hidden behind a large tree, after a steep climb (E).
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