This is one of the most delightful and varied spots in the Cala Gonone area. The crags line the side of a monstrous codula (river gorge) that cuts its way down spectacularly from the coastal mountains. First impressions of the developed sectors can be a bit disappointing since you are rather overwhelmed by the knockout scenery but the routes are much better and a lot bigger than they look. The three sectors described here offer the best climbing across the grades.

Photo: Il volo de Icaro (6c+) Cala Fuili, Cala Gonone on Sardinia © Alan James

ROUTES

36 sport routes (4+...8b) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other	Page
Settore Ferry Settore Ferry has less star-quality than the other sectors but a useful set of grades and its...	12			3 mins		13
Settore Spigolo On the opposite side of the mouth of the Cala Fuili codula is the pleasant and shady wall known as...	8			3 mins		14
Settore Pederiva The tufa-streaked corque of Settore Pederiva is one of the best hard crags in the area with some...	16			25 mins		15
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Desideria
"Great route with some wonderful, if spaced, holds. Didn't have a problem with th..." 07/Oct

Catalogna
"Try Route 14 (up smooth slab then over roof) to right of Catalonga; hard to get ..." 29/Apr

Cappucetto rosso
"Brilliant route....very happy to get the RP....just need to keep firing after th..." 18/Oct

Desideria
"Ugh - the worst route of 2005; many, many better lines (and unpolished) opposite..." 15/May

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