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Mallorca walking trip
- The Cartuja of Valldemossa, where Frederic Chopin and George Sand spent a winter
- Well-marked routes through quiet landscapes, with splendid views
- Fresh orange juice served at the estates, specially for walkers
- The beaches of Puerto Pollença, Deia and Cala Tuent
- Lovely terraces and small shops in Valldemossa, Deia and Soller
From: 660 €
Tripcode: ESSW066
2 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Walking on Mallorca: the Serra de Tramuntana
The northwest coast of Mallorca. A surprisingly quiet and beautiful area, separated from the crowded playas by a whimsical limestone mountain range, the Serra de Tramuntana. Walk from one picturesque village to another, along coastal cliffs, above idyllic beaches or right through the mountains, crossing vast private estates with orange, almond and olive trees. Accommodation at a family-run hostel, a beautifully-situated rural accommodation and a beach hotel.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival at Valldemossa
Arrival at Valldemossa, a small town built around an old Carthusian monastery which proudly remembers the year in which Frederic Chopin and George Sand, first European bohemians, wintered here. Valldemossa can easily be reached by public bus from Palma de Mallorca.
Challenge: Travel to Valldemossa
Villages along the way: Valldemossa
Day 2: Circular walk from Valldemossa
Daywalk along the horse-riding trail of Archduke Ludwig Salvador, a renowned "connaisseur" of the island who spent his life investigating the geology and botany of Mallorca. During the walk you will enjoy magnificent views over the Mediterranean Sea. It is possible to extend the walk with an ascent to Es Teix peak (1062m).
Challenge: 16km. 700m ascent and descent. 6 hours.
Villages along the way: Valldemossa
Day 3: From Deia to Puerto Soller
After a short transfer, you walk from the artists' colony of Deia to the coastal town of Puerto Soller. Your route follows the coastline, through quiet Mediterranean woods (pines, oaks and madrone trees) and across a private estate where the owners serve delicious fresh orange juice.
Challenge: 16km. 280m ascent and 440m descent. 5,5 hours.
Villages along the way: Deia, Puerto de Soller
Day 4: From Cala Tuent to Port Sóller
After a taxi transfer to Cala Tuent,a summer village with a lovely beach, you begin a 6-hour walk. Your first follow the coastline to Port Soller and then by way of the farm at Balitx d'Avall, situated among orange groves and olive orchards in one of the most remote valleys of Mallorca.
Challenge: 17 km. 6 hours. 700m ascent and 550m descent.
Villages along the way: Cala Tuent, Balitx d'Avall
Day 5: Circular walk from Sóller
From the port, you do a steep ascent to the cliffs which form a natural breakwater overlooking the bay. At the top, you have lovely views from 'Torre Picada', along the rocky coastline to the tiny island of S'Illeta just offshore. From the peak, you do a steep descent along a ravine to reach 'Sa Punta Llarga', a promontory which affords a lovely vista point back from sea level.
Challenge: 7,5km. 3 hours. 270m ascent / descent.
Villages along the way: S'Illeta, Sa Punta Llarga
Day 6: From Biniaraix to Orient
Today's route is a rather strenuous walk that takes you right through the Serra de Tramuntana. You will have to ascend some 800m through a narrow gorge, but your reward will be magnificent views in all directions. On the descent, you cross private summer estates to reach the rural accommodation at Orient, also with private swimming pool.
Challenge: 13 or 17km. 5 or 6 hours. Ascent 775/985m. Descent 425/635m.
Villages along the way: Biniaraix, Orient
Day 7: Walk from Orient
A short walk to the ruins of Alaro Castle, situated on a hilltop at 822m, which emerges from a Mediterranean wood of oak and carob bean trees. Lovely views of rural inland Mallorca.
Challenge: 12km. 565m ascent and descent. 4,5 hours.
Villages along the way: Orient
Day 8: End of your arrangement
After breakfast today, your walking arrangement ends.
Challenge: Travel from Orient
Practical info
Included:
- Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
- Luggage transport on days 3 and 5
- Transfers according to program on days 3,4,6 and 8
- Detailed maps and route notes in English
- 24 hour assitance by telephone
Not Included:
- Lunches and dinners
- Transfers from and to airport or harbour
- All personal expenses such as drinks, extra transfers, bus tickets, etc.
Optional Services:
Taxi transfers to and from airport or harbour can be arranged on request
Extra Overnight:
Extra nights can be booked in any of the accomodations. We especially recommend the charming hotel in Valldemossa and the agroturismo in Fornalutx, but note that the first is located in a lively historical town, while the second is an isolated farmhouse (but with private swimming pool). The hotel in Puerto Pollença is recommended if you fancy an extra night at the beach.
Getting there and back:
- If you are arriving at Palma de Mallorca airport, there is a shuttle bus which runs from the airport to the bus / train station in La Palma every quarter of an hour.
- from Palma city centre there are regular buses to Valldemossa, the last one leaves at 19:30 (18:30 on Sundays)
- a direct taxi journey from the airport to Valldemossa costs about 40,- euros
- at the end of the trip, you'll be driven to the nearest railway station, where you can catch a train to Palma de Mallorca then continue on to the airport by shuttle bus
- direct taxi transfers from the last accommodation to the airport or harbour can be arranged for 30,- euros extra.
- if you are travelling to and from Barcelona by car, it is best to take the ferry to Palma de Mallorca. However, it is not at all convenient to take your car over to the island, as the transport fee is quite high. In addition, at the end of the trip it is faster and easier to get back to the ferry terminal by public transport or taxi than by car
Reviews
Start: Valldemossa
Finish: Orient
Dates & prices
Trip availability: 01 March to 31 October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 660 €/person |
| in double room: | 670 €/person |
| in single room: | 975 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1110 €/person |