Mallorca: Tramuntana Trails

The Tramuntana Trails are suitable for regular and experienced hikers with a good level of fitness.

The route profile requires surefootedness and a head for heights, we do not recommend this tour for anybody who suffers from vertigo as there are some sections where there are steep drop-offs.

Before your tour, we recommend hiking regularly and incorporating hilly terrain into your routine. Be sure to check the daily distances and elevation changes outlined in your itinerary.

Most of the walks follow cobbled trails and gravel tracks, and you occasionally follow minor roads, with one short section on a busier road between Deia and Soller, where you should take extra care.

The trails in Mallorca can be a bit rugged, so a little sure-footedness goes a long way. Walking poles are game-changers when it comes to hiking on uneven terrain. They provide stability and support, making your adventure much more enjoyable.

This tour is graded moderate to strenuous, and we'd recommend it for experienced walkers who want to get the most out of it. Within the tour, individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Accommodation is a mix of 3-star hotels and guesthouses, plus one night in a simple mountain monastery. Our usual choices are subject to availability, and if they're not available we'll offer an alternative of a similar standard, letting you know before your booking is confirmed.

You can add extra nights at any point in the tour - we'd particularly recommend extending your stay in Palma, a great choice if you're after some shopping and nightlife at the end of your tour.

Unfortunately, this is not available to solo travelers. We can, however, offer single rooms if you are traveling with others. These are available for a supplement.

Breakfast is included every day. Lunch and dinner aren't included, keeping things flexible - you can pick up a picnic lunch from local shops or markets, or stop at a restaurant along the way. Evening meals and drinks are available either at your accommodation or at nearby restaurants.

This tour can start on any day between April and June, and September to October - we don't recommend July or August as it tends to be too hot for walking. The best months are generally April and May, and September into October, when temperatures are more comfortable, with wildflowers in full bloom in May. Mallorca is very popular and accommodation fills up quickly, so we'd recommend booking as early as you can.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

The GR221 is signposted between Deia and Pollenca, making this stretch fairly easy to follow. The section between Esporles and Deia isn't currently signposted.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

Getting to the start and away

Palma is Mallorca's main airport, with direct flights from most major UK airports (flying time from London is just over 2 hours) with airlines including EasyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Thomson and Jet2. Airport transfers to and from Palma Airport are included.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

On a couple of the days on this tour, taxis are used to connect certain sections of the walk between Cuber and Soller - these are included and will be arranged for you as part of the itinerary.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation