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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

Contents

Introduction

Serra de Tramuntana

GR221 – Ruta de Pedra en Sec

Brief history of Mallorca

Plants and wildlife

Travel to Mallorca

Travel around Mallorca

When to go

Accommodation

Language

Money

Food and drink

Water

Walking the GR221

Emergencies

Using this guide

GR221 – The Drystone Route

Stage 1 Port d’Andratx to Sant Elm

Stage 2 Sant Elm to Ses Fontanelles

Stage 3 Ses Fontanelles to Estellencs

Stage 4 Estellencs to Esporles

Stage 5 Esporles to Valldemossa

Stage 6 Valldemossa to Deià

Stage 7 Deià to Sóller

Stage 8 Sóller to Tossals Verds

Stage 9 Tossals Verds to Lluc

Stage 10 Lluc to Pollença and Puig de Maria

Alternatives

Alternative start A s’Arracó to Ses Fontanelles

Alternative start B es Capdellà to Estellencs

Alternative start C Calvià to Estellencs

Alternative finish D Sóller to Cala Tuent

Alternative finish E Tossals Verds to Alaró or Orient

Alternative finish F Lluc to Caimari via GR222

Alternative finish G Pollença to Port de Pollença

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Glossary

Appendix C Public transport

Appendix D Accommodation

Appendix E Useful contacts