Peak Punta La Marmora Elevation 1,834 m Highest point Punta La Marmora Mountains Punta La Marmora | State/Province Sardinia Province Province of Ogliastra Country Italy | |
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Gennargentu sul tetto della sardegna
Gennargentu ([dʒennarˈdʒɛntu]) is a large massif in central-southern Sardinia, Italy, encompassing the provinces of Nuoro and Ogliastra. It includes the highest peaks on the island, such as Punta La Marmora (1,834 m), Monte Spada (1,595 m), Punta Erba Irdes (1,676 m), Bruncu Spina (1,829 m) and Punta Paulinu (1,792 m).
Contents
- Gennargentu sul tetto della sardegna
- Map of Gennargentu 08049 Villagrande Strisaili Province of Ogliastra Italy
- Tenore antonia mesina orgosolo gennargentu
- ToponymyEdit
- Ski ResortsEdit
- References
Map of Gennargentu, 08049 Villagrande Strisaili, Province of Ogliastra, Italy
The range forms part of the Gennargentu National Park. Geologically, its rocks are amongst the oldest in Europe, and are therefore smooth shaped: rock types include schist, limestone and granite.
Tenore antonia mesina orgosolo gennargentu
ToponymyEdit
The etymology of the name Gennargentu isn't attested, it could mean Door of Silver (Sardinian language: jenna de argentu), Door of the Winds (Sardinian language: Jenna de bentu) or Door of absinthium.
Ski ResortsEdit
The mountains are home to the only ski resorts on the island: on Monte Spada, Bruncu Spina, Separadorgiu and S'Arena.