Serra de Tramuntana GR221 Mallorca 3 Stages
36 km along the 3 most beautiful stages of the GR221 Dry stone route
Briefing
Follow the most beautiful stages of the GR221 Dry stone route as it passes through Tramuntana with this 5-day self-guided tour.
You will walk a total of 36 km divided into 3 stages and sleep in the best hotels on the island. You will get to know picturesque villages like Valldemossa, Deia, or Sóller while crossing the Serra de Tramuntana GR221 Mallorca in 3 stages. Do you want to know all the details of this mountain crossing with sea views? Keep reading 😏
Tour details
Included
- 3 nights accommodation in 3*** Hotel
- 1 night accommodation in 2** Hotel
- 4 breakfasts
- Transfer from Sóller to Cúber on day 4
- Map of the routes
- GPS Tracks GR221
- On-route telephone assistance
- Luggage transfer
Not included
- Meals
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 32 days before the start of the tour, you will receive a refund of 80% of the amount paid. If you cancel between 31 and 26 days before the start of the tour you will receive a refund of 50% of the amount paid. If you cancel between 25 and 19 days before the start of the tour you will receive a 40% refund of the amount paid. If you cancel between 18 and 11 days before the start of the tour you will receive a refund of 25% of the amount paid. After this time or in case of not doing the activity, no refund will be made and it will not be possible to modify the reservation.
Tour itinerary
DAY 1 Valldemossa
Accommodation: Es Petit Hotel de Valldemossa
Arrival to Valldemossa
The first day you can check-in at Es Petit Hotel de Valldemossa from 2:00 p.m. Valldemossa is located just half an hour from Palma de Mallorca and you can get there by car, taxi or bus.
💬🥧 Howlander's Tip
Take advantage of the afternoon to discover this small village nestled in the Tramuntana Mountains. Sit on a terrace and taste the coca de patata (typical Mallorcan sweet coca, especially popular during the popular celebrations of Valldemossa) accompanied by horchata de almendra (a drink of Spanish origin made with water, sugar, cinnamon and almonds; it is drunk very cold).
DAY 2 Trek from Valldemossa to Deia
Elevation gain ▲ 520 m. ▼720 m
Distance: 12 km
Duration: 5 hours
Accommodation: Hostal Villaverde
Valldemossa to Deia
As this is a self-guided route along the GR 221 trails, you will be the one who sets your own pace. Pack a picnic to enjoy it halfway, or calculate well the route to reach the next village for lunch. Breakfast at the hotel will be served between 3:30 and 10:30 in the morning.
And with the batteries recharged, the route to Deia will begin. This first part of the route will pass through holm oak forests, passing by old charcoal kilns and lime kilns. You will reach the summit at the top of Puig Caragolí ⛰ at 945 meters, and from there the descent will begin.
Arrival to Deia
The descent will take you straight to Deia, one of the most picturesque villages of Tramuntana. If the weather is good, leave your swimming costume at hand, and finish the route taking a dip in the Cala Deia.
This second day of the trek you will sleep at Hostal Villaverde, which you will be able to access from 14:00. A well-deserved rest 🌅.
DAY 3 Trek from Deia to Sóller - Camí dels pintors
Elevation gain ▲ 220 m. ▼280 m
Distance: 13 km
Duration: 3,5 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Sóller Plaza
Deia
On the third day you will wake up in the heart of the Tramuntana Mountains, and you will have the easiest route of this journey ahead of you, known as the Camí dels Pintors.
Breakfast at the hotel will be served between 8:15 and 10:00 in the morning.
Camí dels Pintors
Leaving Deia, the route passes through old houses dating from the 13th century until it reaches Sóller. This path of Arab descent used to serve as a link between the two Mallorcan villages.
Sóller
The best part of the way will be waiting for you at the end of the route. After 13 km you will reach the beach of Sóller. Dive in!
On this third day, you will sleep at Hotel Sóller Plaza, where you can check in from 14:00. Take advantage of the afternoon to rest and take a short walk around the village, considered the capital of the Tramuntana. The route goes on tomorrow!
DAY 4 Trek from Cúber to Sóller through Biniaraix ravine
Elevation Gain ▲ 150 m ▼800 m
Distance: 11km
Duration: 5 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Sóller Plaza
Transfer from Sóller to the Cúber reservoir
Last day walking the GR 221 trails through the Tramuntana Mountains. On the fourth day you will return to sleep in the same hotel, so you can leave some of your luggage in your room and enjoy the lighter tour.
Breakfast will be served between 8:30 and 11:30 in the morning. Afterwards, a private transport will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the Cúber reservoir, where you will start the route. Once you are in Mallorca you can arrange a pick-up time with the local operator.
Biniaraix Gorge
This last stage will run from the Cúber reservoir to the village of Sóller down the Biniaraix ravine.
This gorge is one of the most iconic landscapes of the Tramuntana Mountains, and has been declared a Public Cultural Asset. A cobbled hiking route that will put the icing on the cake. A fascinating combination of stone steps, rocks, water and wild vegetation.
Sóller
After 11 kilometres of walking and 800 metres of negative altitude difference you will arrive back in Sóller. The effort will have been worthwhile.
We encourage you to round off the last day by trying the fried eggs “Sóller style”. Its secret ingredient is an autochthonous product that cannot be missing in the Mallorcan diet. Do you know which one we are talking about? 😬
DAY 5 Sóller
Check-out Hotel Sóller Plaza
This is the end of your adventure in Tramuntana. Wake up peacefully, and enjoy the last breakfast in paradise. It will be served from 8:30 to 11:30 and you will be able to check out the Hotel Sóller Plaza until 12:00.
What to bring to Serra de Tramuntana GR221 Mallorca 3 Stages tour
- Medium hiking backpack (30 to 40 litres)
- High-top hiking boots
- Resting shoes
- Flip-flops
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Sun cream
- Hat
- Light hiking clothes
- Windproof jacket
- Sunglasses
- ID card or passport
Where does the tour Serra de Tramuntana GR221 Mallorca 3 Stages start
If you are coming by car from Palma de Mallorca, take the motorway towards Andratx. After 4.5 km, take the Valldemossa exit. Follow the Ma-1130 and after 20 km you will find the village.
To get there by public transport, go to the Parc de les Estacions bus station. The L210 bus leaves every hour and stops in Valldemossa. You can also take this bus to return from Sóller to Palma, or from Sóller to Valldemossa at the end of the tour.
Questions & Answers
What happens if one of the accommodations is not available?
If there is no availability in any of the hotels during your stay, we will offer you a similar alternative in the same village. So you can enjoy your trip without worrying about having to change the route. If there is one thing Tramuntana has in addition to unique trails, it is charming hotelsWhat is a self-guided tour?
A self-guided tour is a route that is done without a guide, independently, where you can walk at your own pace and set your own time. This route through the Tramuntana Mountains runs along well-marked trails and you will also have the maps and GPS tracks of the GR 221.Where I will eat at lunchtime?
As it is a self-guided tour, you decide the pace at which you walk the route, the breaks you take and where you eat each day. These three stages last between 3.5 and 5 hours. This will allow you to pack a picnic and take advantage of having lunch in the open air halfway along the route or calculate the time of the route to get to one of the restaurants in Deia or Sóller for lunch. Lunch is not included in the tour.Are there supermarkets in Valldemossa, Deia and Sóller?
Yes, despite being small villages in the Tramuntana, all 3 offer all kinds of services, including supermarkets. Within a 5 minute walk from each of the hotels you will find a supermarket, as well as bars and restaurants.
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