# Hiking in Mallorca: routes, stages and walking times

> Hiking in Mallorca: the GR 221 long-distance trail in 9 stages, the Consell's refuges, the GR 222 and easy walks with official times and distances.

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Updated on: 2026-10-02

Mallorca is walking country, with waymarked long-distance trails, refuges and short family routes. Every distance and walking time on this page comes from the Consell de Mallorca, which maintains the paths.

## In short

The main hiking area in Mallorca is the Serra de Tramuntana. The GR 221 long-distance trail, the Ruta de Pedra en Sec, runs through it with a main route of 150.1 kilometres according to the Consell from Port d'Andratx to Port de Pollença in nine stages. There is also the GR 222 from Artà to Lluc and short family routes from the Consell de Mallorca, such as the Cúber reservoir or the Barranc de Biniaraix.

## Key points

- According to the Consell de Mallorca the GR 221 has 261.1 kilometres of open, waymarked paths, of which 150.1 kilometres are the main route.
- The main route has nine stages of between 6.7 and 27.8 kilometres, and the longest takes 9 hours 5 minutes.
- The highest point of the GR 221 is Coll de ses Cases de Neu at just over 1,200 metres.
- So far 54.7 kilometres of the GR 222 Artà to Lluc are open and waymarked, out of 134 kilometres planned.
- An easy circuit: Cúber, 4.7 kilometres, 1 hour 17 minutes and 45 metres of ascent.

## GR 221: the Dry Stone Route through the Tramuntana

The GR 221 is called Ruta de Pedra en Sec in Catalan, the Dry Stone Route. It crosses the [Serra de Tramuntana](https://mallorcaplaner.com/tramuntana/), a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape, and mostly uses old paths restored by the Consell de Mallorca. According to the Consell, 261.1 kilometres are currently open and waymarked. Of these, 150.1 kilometres are the main route from Port d'Andratx to Port de Pollença, and the other 111 kilometres are variants, for example via Galatzó, the Castell d'Alaró or Sa Costera to Cala Tuent.
The path comes down to the coast several times and climbs to Coll de ses Cases de Neu at just over 1,200 metres. The Consell says the climate makes the route walkable for most of the year. Note that the Consell warns of planned sections that are not yet waymarked and for which it accepts no responsibility. In stage 4, for example, the stretch through the Son Cabaspre residential area is passable but not waymarked.

## The nine stages at a glance

The table below gives the start, finish, difficulty, walking time and length of each stage as listed on the stage pages of the Consell de Mallorca. The Consell rates three stages as hard: Sant Elm to Estellencs, Esporles to Can Boi and Muleta to Tossals Verds. The last is the longest, with 27.8 kilometres and 1,111 metres of ascent. The Consell notes that it is quicker in the opposite direction because of the steep drop between Coll de l'Ofre at 900 metres and Sóller at 30 metres. The nine stage lengths add up to 148.4 kilometres, and the 150.1-kilometre total is the Consell's own figure.
With only one day, pick a single stage. Rated easy are Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm at 3 hours 20 minutes, Can Boi to Muleta at 3 hours 6 minutes and the flat final stretch from Pollença to Port de Pollença.

## Refuges: where to sleep

The Consell de Mallorca runs a network of hikers' refuges. Its website lists Pont Romà, Galatzó, Can Boi, Muleta, Tossals Verds, Son Amer, Coma d'en Vidal and the hostel at the Castell d'Alaró. Several are the start or finish of a GR 221 stage. Places are booked through the Consell's reservation system. No prices are quoted here, they are published there. If you would rather stay in one place and do day walks, see [where to stay](https://mallorcaplaner.com/where-to-stay/).

## GR 222: from Artà to Lluc

The second long-distance trail, the Ruta Artà-Lluc, is meant to link the Llevant hills in the east with the Lluc sanctuary in the Tramuntana. When finished it should have 134 kilometres in five stages and five variants. According to the Consell, 54.7 kilometres are currently open and waymarked, 47.9 kilometres of main route and 6.8 kilometres of variant. Walkable sections include the stretch between S'Arenalet d'Albarca beach and Betlem, the section from Betlem to Son Serra de Marina and the sections from Inca via Caimari to Lluc. The highest point of the route in the Artà hills is at 383 metres, and Coll de sa Batalla before Lluc at 578 metres.

## Easy walks and family routes

For shorter walks the Consell has described its own family routes, all starting and finishing at the same point. Not all of them are easy, so the Consell's grade is given for each:
- Cúber: a circuit of the reservoir, 4.7 kilometres, 1 hour 17 minutes, 45 metres of ascent, graded easy. The tarmac track to the dam, about 1 kilometre, is suitable for pushchairs.
- Barranc de Biniaraix: from Biniaraix, 5.0 kilometres, 2 hours 22 minutes, 421 metres of ascent, graded easy. The cobbled path is a protected monument.
- Puig de Maria: from Pollença, 4.2 kilometres, 1 hour 39 minutes, 270 metres of ascent, graded easy.
- Villages of the Sóller valley and Fornalutx: from Sóller, 10.3 kilometres, 3 hours, graded moderate.
- Talaia d'Alcúdia: from the Ermita de la Victòria, 10.2 kilometres, 3 hours 48 minutes, 598 metres of ascent, graded moderate. According to the Consell it is not suitable for children under 6.

More demanding are the Castell d'Alaró from the town of Alaró, 14.2 kilometres and 4 hours 53 minutes, graded hard by the Consell, and Puig de Galatzó via the Son Fortuny estate, 10.2 kilometres, 4 hours 40 minutes and 868 metres of ascent, which the Consell grades moderate and describes as not suitable for children under 8. The island of Sa Dragonera has three described paths, the shortest of which, to the Tramuntana lighthouse, is 3.8 kilometres.

## Summits, weather and safety

The summit of the highest mountain, Puig Major at 1,436 metres, is a restricted military zone. The second highest is Puig de Massanella at 1,364 metres. According to Wikipedia its summit paths are poorly marked above 1,000 metres and call for a good sense of direction and mountain experience, and the climb is not advised in bad weather.
The Tramuntana is much wetter than the rest of the island, and a few days of snow in winter are not unusual. For when the weather suits best, see [best time to visit](https://mallorcaplaner.com/best-time-to-visit/). The [map](https://mallorcaplaner.com/map/) shows where the starting points are. Guided walks are listed under [day trips](https://mallorcaplaner.com/day-trips-and-activities/).

## Stages of the GR 221 in Mallorca according to the Consell de Mallorca

| Stage | Route | Difficulty | Walking time | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm | easy | 3 h 20 min | 9.2 km |
| Stage 2 | Sant Elm to Estellencs | hard | 8 h 40 min | 24.7 km |
| Stage 3 | Estellencs to Esporles | moderate | 4 h 50 min | 14.4 km |
| Stage 4 | Esporles to Can Boi (Deià) | hard | 8 h 10 min | 23.1 km |
| Stage 5 | Can Boi (Deià) to Muleta | easy | 3 h 06 min | 9.9 km |
| Stage 6 | Muleta to Tossals Verds | hard | 9 h 05 min | 27.8 km |
| Stage 7 | Tossals Verds to Son Amer | moderate | 5 h 35 min | 15.1 km |
| Stage 8 | Son Amer to Pont Romà (Pollença) | moderate | 4 h 45 min | 17.5 km |
| Stage 9 | Pont Romà (Pollença) to Port de Pollença | easy | 1 h 25 min | 6.7 km |

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is the best hiking in Mallorca?

The main hiking area in Mallorca is the Serra de Tramuntana in the north-west. It has the GR 221 long-distance trail and many day routes, such as the Cúber reservoir, the Barranc de Biniaraix or the Castell d'Alaró. In the east there is also the GR 222 from Artà towards Lluc.

### How long is the GR 221 in Mallorca?

According to the Consell de Mallorca, the GR 221 currently offers 261.1 kilometres of open, waymarked paths. Of these, 150.1 kilometres belong to the main route from Port d'Andratx to Port de Pollença. The other 111 kilometres are variants, for example via Galatzó or the Castell d'Alaró.

### How many stages does the GR 221 in Mallorca have?

The main route of the GR 221 has nine stages. The shortest runs from Pont Romà in Pollença to Port de Pollença, 6.7 kilometres and 1 hour 25 minutes. The longest goes from Muleta to Tossals Verds, 27.8 kilometres and 9 hours 5 minutes of walking.

### Where do you sleep on the GR 221 in Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana?

The Consell de Mallorca runs hikers' refuges along the GR 221. Its website lists Pont Romà, Galatzó, Can Boi, Muleta, Tossals Verds, Son Amer, Coma d'en Vidal and the hostel at the Castell d'Alaró. Booking is through the Consell's reservation system, where prices are also published.

### What easy walks are there in Mallorca?

According to the Consell de Mallorca, easy walks include the circuit of the Cúber reservoir, 4.7 kilometres and 1 hour 17 minutes, the Barranc de Biniaraix at 5.0 kilometres and Puig de Maria near Pollença at 4.2 kilometres. The GR 221 stage from Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm is also rated easy.

### Can you hike up Puig Major in Mallorca?

Not to the top. At 1,436 metres Puig Major is the highest mountain in Mallorca, and its summit is a restricted military zone. The second highest mountain is Puig de Massanella at 1,364 metres, whose summit paths are poorly marked above 1,000 metres and call for experience.

### What is the GR 222 in Mallorca?

The GR 222 is the Ruta Artà-Lluc. It is meant to link the Llevant hills in the east of Mallorca with the Lluc sanctuary and to be 134 kilometres long when finished. According to the Consell de Mallorca, 54.7 kilometres are currently open and waymarked, including the sections from Inca via Caimari to Lluc.

### When is the best time for hiking in Mallorca?

According to the Consell de Mallorca, the climate makes the GR 221 walkable for most of the year. The Serra de Tramuntana is, however, much wetter than the rest of the island, and it can snow on a few days in winter. For long stages, the hours of daylight matter too.

## Sources

- [Consell de Mallorca: Ruta de Pedra en Sec GR 221 (página general y fichas de las etapas 1 a 9)](https://caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es/es/ruta-piedra-seca-gr-221), checked on 2026-10-02
- [Consell de Mallorca: Ruta Artà-Lluc GR 222](https://caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es/es/ruta-arta-lluc-gr-222), checked on 2026-10-02
- [Consell de Mallorca: Refugios](https://caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es/es/refugios), checked on 2026-10-02
- [Consell de Mallorca: Itinerarios familiares en Mallorca (fichas de cada ruta)](https://caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es/es/itinerarios-familiares-en-mallorca), checked on 2026-10-02
- [Wikipedia (de): Puig Major](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puig_Major), checked on 2026-10-02
- [Wikipedia (de): Puig de Massanella](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puig_de_Massanella), checked on 2026-10-02
- [Wikipedia (en): Serra de Tramuntana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serra_de_Tramuntana), checked on 2026-10-02
- [UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1371), checked on 2026-10-02