Gennargentu

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:More citations needed Template:Infobox mountain Gennargentu (Template:IPA; Template:Langx Template:IPA) 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 (Template:Cvt), Monte Spada (Template:Cvt), Punta Erbas Virdes (Template:Cvt), Bruncu Spina (Template:Cvt) and Punta Paulinu (Template:Cvt).

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 Template:Lang is not attested: it could mean "Silver Door" (Template:Langx), "Door of the Winds" (Template:Lang) or "Door of Absinthium" (Template:Lang).

Ski resorts

The mountains are home to the only ski resort on the island: Bruncu Spina ski area.<ref>Bruncu Spina ski area website Retrieved 27 February 2023</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

• Gennargentu National Park
• Bruncu Spina

References

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