Day 1. Arrival in Mallorca
Arrival in Palma de Mallorca. Transfer to Puerto de Pollensa. Check-in and briefing at Aparthotel Hoposa Villaconcha. Dinner and accommodation in Aparthotel Hoposa Villaconcha ****.
Day 2
LEVEL A & B. FARO DE FORMENTOR – CASES CALA MURTA. 13 Km. +600m/–700m
This walk takes us on the Formentor lighthouse route. It's a lovely route that takes us to Cala Murta. We depart from the Formentor Lighthouse, where it is possible to see the coast of Menorca Island on a clear day. We will take the old path that leads us from the lighthouse to Cala Murta, enjoying the impressive work that the "Margers" did in constructing this path called "Pedra en sec", whose origins date back to the 16th century. In Cala Murta, we will have the chance to dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. After swimming and having lunch, we continue to Casas de Cala Murta, where the van awaits us. Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
Day 3
LEVEL A. POLLENSA – SANTUARIO DE LLUC. 13 Km. +1.051m/–670m
Continuing our theme to traverse the Serra, this walk takes us on part of the GR221 – Cami des Ninot to Fartaritx, Coll de Fartarix, following the ascent to Puig Tormir and then, we will walk down to Pas de Cable. It is a hill walk that does not have any technical climbing though there is a cable with good support & grips. Apart from here the terrain incline is quite steep & caution is required. We continue through Coll des Pedregaret, Coll Pelat descending to Santuario de Luc, a pilgrimage monastery with a statue of the Virgen revered by the locals. Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
LEVEL B. POLLENSA – PUIG DE CA. 13 Km. +800m/–800m
Continuing our theme to traverse the Serra de Tramuntana, this walk takes us on part of the GR221 following the "Cami des Ninot to Fartaritx" until reaching the "Coll de Fartarix" with stunning views. Now, we descend the reverse route back around the "Puig de Ca" peak. From the summit, we have rewarding views of the whole of Pollensa Bay. Now, we return to the "Coll de Miner" pass and from there, down the track to the Fartarix farm. Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
Day 4
LEVEL A. SUMMITS OF DE SA RATETA (1113m), NA FRANQUESA (1067m) & PUIG L’OFRE (1093m) – BINIARAIX GORGE – SOLLER. 19,5 Km. +650m/–840m
The longest of our walks is this one but it is also the most beautiful. Starting in Escorca, this route takes us through the heart of the Serra with sights of the highest peak of the island the imperious Puig Major, 1,436m. Along the way, we also will get sight of the Gorg Blau Reservoir & Cuber Reservoir. We will begin our ascent to these three magnificent peaks taking advantage of the paths that made the Margers, with amazing views from the three summits, a 360º panoramic of the whole island. From the Coll de L’Ofre we begin the descent toward Barranc de Biniaraix & on to Soller. Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
LEVEL B. SUMMITS OF DE SA RATETA (1113m), NA FRANQUESA (1067m) & PUIG L’OFRE (1093m). 13 Km +650m/-650m
Starting in Escorca, this route takes us through the heart of the Serra with sights of the highest peak of the island, the imperious Puig Major, 1,436m. Along the way, we also will get sight of the Gorg Blau Reservoir & Cuber Reservoir. We will begin our ascent to these three magnificent peaks taking advantage of the paths that made the Margers, with amazing views from the three summits, a 360º panoramic of the whole island. After lunch, we will take the GR path and return to the car park. Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
Day 5
FREE DAY.
On this day, you can simply rest in the hotel, or you can choose to do a lovely guided tour in Palma de Mallorca town. Accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
Day 6
LEVEL A. VALLDEMOSSA – PUIG DES TEIX – VALLDEMOSSA. 13 KM. + 800m/–800m
We begin the route in the town of Valldemossa, ascending along the "Cami del Arxiduc" to reach the summit of Puig Des Teix with stunning views. From here, we continue until arriving close to the Puig de Gros summit and then to Puig Caragoli, from where we will contemplate the stunning views towards the North coast and the population of Deia. Now, we begin the descent to Valldemossa following the GR 221 or "Coma des Cairats", which is also the access to the refuge of the same name. In Valldemossa, we will try the traditional "coca de patata". (a recipe of flour, gourd, and potatoes baked in ball shapes, a jealously guarded secret of the bakers). Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
LEVEL B. VALLDEMOSSA – PUIG DE ES CARAGOLI. 11,5 Km. +700m/–700m
We begin the route in the town of Valldemossa, ascending along the "Cami del Arxiduc" until arriving close to the Puig de Gros summit and then to Puig Caragoli, from where we will contemplate the stunning views towards the North coast and the population of Deia. Now, we begin the descent to Valldemossa following the GR 221 or "Coma des Cairats", which is also the access to the refuge of the same name. In Valldemossa, we will try the traditional "coca de patata". (a recipe of flour, gourd, potatoes baked in ball shapes, jealously guarded secret of the bakers). Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
Day 7
LEVEL A. HIKE TO PUIG GALATZO SUMMIT. 11 Km. + 900m/–900m
We finish our travers of the Serra de Tramuntana through holm oak woods. Along the way, we can see where & how the people mined coal. Our path takes us to the peak of Puig de Galatzo, 1.027 Mt. This is a mythical place steeped in legends about the figure El Comte Mal. Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
LEVEL B. HIKE AROUND PUIG GALATZO SUMMIT. 11 Km. + 525m/–525m
The same route as Level A but not reaching the summit. Dinner and accommodation in Puerto de Pollensa.
Day 8. Departure
Breakfast and transfer back to Palma de Mallorca airport.
