Gennargentu
| Gennargentu | |
|---|---|
 View of Gennargentu and Gusana Lake in spring | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Punta La Marmora |
| Elevation | 1,834 m (6,017 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Italy |
| State/Province | Sardinia |
| Range coordinates | 40°01′N 9°19′E / 40.017°N 9.317°ECoordinates: 40°01′N 9°19′E / 40.017°N 9.317°E |
Gennargentu (IPA: [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).
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.
Toponymy
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 Resorts
The mountains are home to the only ski resorts on the island: on Monte Spada, Bruncu Spina, Separadorgiu and S'Arena.[1][2]
Gallery
near ski tracks
"rifugio Broncu Spina"
Genna Orisa and Bruncu Spina II - near Punta La Marmora
"Sa Panargia"
Ski resort in Bruncu Spina
Ski tracks on Gennargentu
Winter view on Gennargentu
Monte Spada
Monte Fumai
Paeonia of Gennargentu
Arcu Atillai in summer
Bruncu Spina - 1829 meters on sea level. - Sardinia
Monte Spada and the town of Fonni