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The Park of Sette Fratelli
The Park of Sette Fratelli
For nature lovers and those who appreciate fresh air, the Sette Fratelli–Monte Genis Park is a must-visit destination during a trip to southeastern Sardinia. Covering around 60,000 hectares, it is one of Italy’s largest natural parks, almost entirely covered by a lush state forest that surrounds the small, isolated village of Burcei.
The park links many nearby towns—such as Sinnai, Dolianova, Villasalto, San Vito, Castiadas, Villasimius, Quartucciu, and Quartu Sant’Elena—through a dense network of trails mostly suitable for hiking or mountain biking, and to a lesser extent accessible by motorcycle and car.
The Peaks of the Park
The Peaks of the Park
The park’s name comes (The Seven Brothers) from its seven iconic granite peaks that stand side by side, including Su Casteddu, Su Dinai, and Punta Sa Ceraxa. However, given its vast size, the park also includes several other notable summits, such as Monte Genis, Monte Serpeddì, and Punta Su Baccu Malu.
How to get there
How to get there
The park is easily reachable from Cagliari by following State Road 125 up to the S’Arcu e Tidu pass, then turning right towards the Noci Forestry Station.
Entrance is free of charge. There are several parking areas and convenient picnic spots available
The Sardinian Deer Museum
The Sardinian Deer Museum
At the park entrance, right next to the Forestry Station, you’ll find the Museo del Cervo Sardo (Sardinian Deer Museum), as the park is also a sanctuary for this magnificent animal.
Opening hours - 2025
07:30 - 15:30 during autumn, winter and spring
10:00 - 18:00 during the summer season
The trails
The trails
From the museum and the main entrance, a dense network of hiking and mountain biking trails begins, clearly shown on a map and well marked with CAI trail markers.
Among the most famous routes is the renowned Deer Trail (811), an easy path suitable for all ages that leads to Maidopis, where a colony of tame deer can be found — animals that can be approached calmly by visitors.
For more information about trails and routes, we recommend visiting the Sardegna Sentieri website.
Landscapes and Natural Wonders
Landscapes and Natural Wonders
Venturing into the true heart of the forest, you can discover canyons, gorges, natural pools and waterfalls among granite rocks, which feature incredible and surprising shapes that often resemble animals or even human faces.
Natural points of interest include:
The Stone Mushroom
The Sphinx
Fra’ Conti Cave
The Sa Moddizzi Stream Waterfalls
The Meriagu Mannu Waterfalls
Archaeological sites
Archaeological sites
The park is also home to important archaeological sites, including:
The Nuraghe Sa Fraigada
The Giants’ Tomb of Is Concias
The ruins of Su Cunventu, an 18th-century monastic convent
The parks' wildlife
The parks' wildlife
The park’s wildlife is surprisingly diverse.
Besides the Sardinian deer, the park’s symbol, there are also wild boars, fallow deer, wildcats, martens, hares, rabbits, mouflons, and foxes.
Among the bird species, you can spot the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, Sardinian goshawk, and barn owl, making this place perfect for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Within this incredible natural oasis lies the location of our events, Monte Cresia, one of the park’s peaks.
At about 400 meters in altitude, it offers breathtaking views of the Sette Fratelli peaks and the state forest.
The mountain is crossed by a simple trail, number 513A, which passes several points of cultural interest, such as the Nuraghe Sa Fraigada and the Giants’ Tomb of Is Concias.
This trail also connects well to other trekking routes, allowing access to the wilder, more spectacular parts of the park, as well as to the Maidopis area, famous for its oasis hosting a notable population of Sardinian deer.
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