Gennargentu
| Gennargentu | |
|---|---|
View of Gennargentu and Gusana Lake in spring | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Punta La Marmora |
| Elevation | 1,834 m (6,017 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Ghennarghentu (Sardinian) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Range coordinates | 40°01′N 9°19′E / 40.017°N 9.317°E |
Gennargentu (Italian: [dʒennarˈdʒɛntu]; Sardinian: Ghennarghentu [ɡɛnːaɾˈɡentu]) 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 or 6,017 ft), Monte Spada (1,595 m or 5,233 ft), Punta Erbas Virdes (1,676 m or 5,499 ft), Bruncu Spina (1,829 m or 6,001 ft) and Punta Paulinu (1,792 m or 5,879 ft).
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.