Serra de Tramuntana Traverse

Route overview

The Serra de Tramuntana Traverse is a mountain trail of approximately 140 kilometres that follows the length of the Serra de Tramuntana, the dramatic limestone mountain range that runs along the north-west coast of Mallorca. The range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its cultural landscape of dry stone terraces, water management systems, and historic olive groves. The trail runs from Port d'Andratx in the south-west to Pollença in the north-east, following the GR 221 known as the Ruta de Pedra en Sec or Dry Stone Route. The path uses the historic dry stone paths built by Mallorcan farmers over centuries, connecting mountain villages, olive terraces, and coastal viewpoints. The highest point is Puig Major at 1,445 metres. The Serra de Tramuntana offers a unique combination of Mediterranean mountain scenery, cultural heritage, and coastal views. The trail is demanding with steep ascents on rocky paths and some exposed sections above the sea cliffs. Spring and autumn are the…

A traverse of the Serra de Tramuntana, the limestone mountain range that forms the backbone of Mallorca, following dry stone paths, terraced olive groves, and cliff-top routes between Port d'Andratx and Pollença.

Trail facts

Country

Spain

Region

Mallorca, Balearic Islands

Distance

c. 140 km

Typical duration

6–8 days

Difficulty

Hard

Elevation gain

c. 6,000 m cumulative

Best season

March–May, September–November

Trail type

Mountain coastal trail

Safety context

Mountain paths are steep and rocky with loose stone. Summer heat is extreme and dangerous. Some sections are exposed above sea cliffs. Water sources are limited on the highest sections.

The trail is demanding with daily climbing on hard limestone. Accommodation is in mountain villages which should be booked in advance. The summer season is not recommended for walking.

Highlights

Port d'Andratx harbour Deià and Valldemossa mountain villages Puig Major highest point Dry stone terrace landscapes Sa Calobra canyon and beach Torrent de Pareis gorge Pollença and the Alcúdia bay Mediterranean mountain scenery

Why find a buddy

A Mediterranean mountain traverse through Mallorca's UNESCO-listed cultural landscape — a companion shares the dry stone paths, the olive terraces, and the coastal villages of the Tramuntana range.

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