Mallorca - Walking the GR221
„La Ruta de pedra en sec“, the entire long-distance hiking path.
Mallorca’s mountains make hikers‘ heartsleap for joy, especially if it is all about the long-distance hiking path GR221. It leads across the entire island from the North to the Southeast and combines all highlights which constitute hiking on Mallorca. Views onto/from the coast you cannot get enough of, the alpine-like Tramuntana mountains, inbetween the two reservoirs, where Mallorca’s highest mountain is reflected in the water, or the citrus fruit in the idyllic Sóller-valley, where you can smell spring already from a distance. Coastal villages such as Deià and Valldemossa are also located en route as well as monasteries, extensive country estates, fincas and renowned coastal towns such as Pt. Andratx. Fragrant macchia, evergreen and holly oak forests providing shade, inquisitive sheep and mountain goats accompany you along the route of the drystone walls, which are definitely going to fascinate you.
Highligts
- The legendary GR221 route along dry stone walls
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Serra de Tramuntana
- The citrus valley in Sóller,
- Evergreen forests of Holly Oak
- Turquoise bays and charming coastal towns
- Accommodation in monasteries, mountain huts and tourist class hotels
The route:
This tour is level 2-3 for the hikes, some of which lead on relatively rocky paths and trails, a good basic fitness level is required. Surefootedness is prerequisite. Discover the diversity of Mallorca on beautiful mountain- and coastal paths. The final stage from Valldemossa can be shortened by public transport.
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Here you can see the fantastic landscape and some of the views that comes with a hike along Mallorca's GR221
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Get in the right mood for your hiking week in the Tramuntana with a leisurely stroll along the sandy promenade.
A short transfer takes you to Pollença, where you follow the route through a green valley featuring almond and olive trees. Along the historic pilgrimage trail towards Lluc monastery, with first glances onto the impressive Tramuntana mountains. Via a pass you hike past the Puig Tomir, which can also be climbed up as part of an athletic detour. Through holly oak forests with stupendous views back towards the coast to Lluc for an overnight stay in the monastery.
Walking details: approx. 4.5 hours | 13 km | +630 m / -250 m.
Hotell (exampel) Lluc Monastery
Along historic terraced paths you ascend into the mountains, past old snow houses. Onwards across a nearly alpine-like Mediterranean mountainscape all the way to the pass „Coll des Prat“, the highest point of your holiday, situated at the foot of the mighty Puig de Massanella. After a break with a fantastic view onto the neighbouring island Menorca the path leads you via the spring Font des Prat to the lovely hut Refugi Tossal Verds, situated amidst a picturesque landscape.
Walking details: approx. 5 hours | 14 km | +830 m / -780 m.
Hotel (example): dormitory at Refugi Tossal Verds
Luggage: Your luggage cannot be transported to Refugi Tossal Verds, so on this night you will need to bring your own items for the night. Instead, your luggage will be taken to your next accommodation in Pt. Soller.
Note: The mountain lodge: Refugi Tossal Vers is very popular. In the event of sold-out on your chosen day of departure, we will book an extra night at the monastery in Lluc instead. In this case the hiking descriptions will be organised accordingly.
The queen‘s stage situated in the heart of the Tramuntana. Fragrant rosemary- and juniper bushes accompany your path around the Tossal-Verds massif all the way to the Gorg Blau and Cuber reservoirs. At the Pass de L´Ofre you enjoy a grandiose panoramic view onto the lakes and the peaks of the Tramuntana. Along the way to Sóller you follow the terraced path through the impressive gorge of Biniaraix. Fragrant citrus fruit welcome you in Sóller-valley, from there via the old tram to Pt. Sóller.
Walking details: approx. 6 hours | 16 km | +770 m / -1.250 m.
From here the path leads you along the wild-romantic West coast. There you are rewarded with countless panoramic views – onto the sea, the jagged cliff coast and the Tramuntana mountains in the background. There is a reason why many famous people have settled here in secluded villas. In the Bay of Deia we highly recommend you sample the local tapas in the tavern situated above the sea before you continue along the bridlepath of Archduke John of Austria to Valldemossa. During this section again the views will enchant you! In Valldemossa you walk in the footsteps of Chopin through the busy alleyways.
Walking details: approx. 8½ hours | 24 km | +1.310 m / -900 m
Via a rocky mountain crest past old coal yards on the postal route „Cami des Correu“ to the little town of Esporles situated inland. At the country estate La Granja you get to experience how people lived and worked on the island in the olden days. Uniquely beautiful is the descent to Banyalbufar featuring endless terraced gardens which were already called ‚the Gardens at the Sea‘ by the Arabs. This pretty village is a great place to linger and leave all your cares behind whilst gazing out onto the glistening sea.
Walking details: approx. 6 hours | 17 km | +690 m / -980 m.
Via the terraced gardens of Banyalbufar, past olive groves and through neat country estates into the pretty village of Estellences situated at the foot of the Puig des Galatzó. Neat pubs invite you to a lunch break, full of energy you embark on the second part of your hike. Initially you leisurely walk along the coast, then high up to the Coll des Pinotells. From here you descend, you come to a quiet, green high-altitude valley and conclude your stage in the fertile valley of Es Capdella. By transfer into the chic coastal town of Pt. Andratx.
Walking details: approx. 7 hours | 22 km | +760 m / -720 m.
As a finale a hike with panoramic views at its best await! You start after a short transfer to the Coll de sa Gramola and proceed to the former Trappists‘ monastery La Trappa. The unique coastline is really pleasing to the eye, soon your gaze is focused onto the spectacular dragon island „La Dragonera“. Pefect pictureperfect idyll, not for nothing one of the most renowned hikes on Mallorca. After a refreshing dip in the sea in the enchanting village of Sant Elm you walk back along paths with great views to Pt. Andratx.
Walking details: approx. 6 hours | 18 km | +480 m / -830m.
After breakfast you will check-out and that will be the end of this fantastic walking holiday.
Price includes
- Accommodation as already mentioned (Refugi: dorm room)
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfer (except day 3)
- Welcome meeting (English)
- Transfers according to program
- 1x orange flavour ice cream in Sóller
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Arrival to the destination
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Tram rides from Sóller to Pt. Sóller cost approx. € 5 per person
- Administration fee (20€ pr. booking)
- travel insurance
Practical info
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "single room" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge. If you travel alone it is necessary to select single room.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
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The flights to/from Mallorca are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
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Local transportation
On arrival at Palma de Mallorca airport, it is easy to take a bus to Palma bus station. From here it is about an hour's bus ride to Port de Alcúdia.
You can get an overview of the public transportation in Mallorca on Rome2Rio. Bus no. 351 runs directly to Port de Alcúdia. Remember to check the bus schedule close to departure.
A local taxi from the Airport to Port de Alcúdia takes about an hour and costs approx. 80€.
Going back to the airport on Day 9 from Pt Andratx /Surroundings is a 40-50 min ride - also approx 80 €
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
Please note that luggage cannot be transported to Tossal Verds on day 3, so you need to bring what you need for the night. Luggage will be transported to the next hotel in Pt. Soller.
An information meeting will be held by one of our local partners. This takes place at 9 am on Monday morning (Day 2 of the programme). You will meet in the reception unless told otherwise when checking in. After the meeting, you will be taken to the starting point for this day's hike, so be prepared to walk when you show up at the meeting at 9 am.
Breakfast is included every day. Lunch and dinner is very easy to find either on the hotels or in the towns.
You stay in 4-star hotels, at Lluc Monastery and in a 3-star hotel in Sóller - with breakfast throughout the trip.
Note: Some hotels may charge a tourist accommodation tax. This is not included in the holiday price and is to be paid locally. If this is something you should come across then it will be a small amount.
Extra nights
It is possible to purchase an extra night at a 4-star hotel in Playa de Palma before or after the tour, or in Port de Alcúdia before the tour.
This tour is level 2-3 for the hikes, some of which lead on relatively rocky paths and trails, a good basic fitness level is required. Surefootedness is prerequisite. Discover the diversity of Mallorca on beautiful mountain- and coastal paths. The final stage from Valldemossa can be shortened by public transport. Read more about our trip grading system here.
When booking the trip, you will receive all relevant pre-tour information. On individual self-guided tours trip notes, maps and other destination material will be given to you upon arrival at the first accommodation.
Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
It can be difficult to plan a trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, see data below:
Statistics for Mallorca as seen on www.yr.no
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