Trekking in Mallorca Cicerone

Cicerone Press 2023 GR221 - The Drystone Route through the Serra de Tramuntana Guidebook to walking the GR221 Drystone Route (Ruta de Pedra en Sec) traversing Mallorca s Serra de Tramuntana between Pollença and Andratx. Following rock, paved paths and mule tracks between welcoming villages, the 140km (87 mile) trek is in 10 day stages and showcases the island s forests, mountains and drystone structures. Seasons Possible nearly all year round, but it can be very hot in summer, while rare winter snowfall can cover the paths on the higher parts. Centres Port d Andratx, Sant Elm, Estellencs, Banyalbufar, Esporles, Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller, Tossals Verds, Lluc, Pollença, Peguera, Calvià, Puigpunyent, Alaró, Caimari Difficulty Mostly on clear paths and tracks, but some of these can be rough and stony underfoot, and occasionally steep. Some parts require careful route-finding, though many stretches have been signposted and waymarked. The whole route can be completed by anyone with a little previous long-distance walking experience. Must See Serra de Tramuntana, Sa Dragonera, La Trapa, Puig de Galatzó, Puig des Teix, La Granja, Vall de Sóller, L Ofre, Cúber, Tossals Verds, Puig de Massanella, Lluc Monastery, Puig de María, Castell d Alaró