8 Days & 7 Nights

4.6

Mallorca Coast & Mountain Trails

Trails linking the three mountain villages of Fornalutx, Soller and Valldemossa
Relaxed walking through the Tramuntana Sierra in northwest Mallorca
Deia with its honey-coloured houses, classy restaurants and art galleries
Lazy picnic lunches with views over the Mediterannean Sea
Overnight stays in boutique fincas and traditional hotels

Based in three of the island’s most attractive villages and towns— Fornalutx, Soller and Valldemossa— enjoy flexible walking with plenty of time for long lunches of tapas and wine. Exploring the pretty villages and beautiful coastline of northwest Mallorca this is a relaxed walking holiday in the Tramuntana Sierra. Staying overnight in boutique fincas and hotels, this is the perfect way to explore Mallorca at your own pace. Following donkey trails and pilgrim paths, wind your way through wooded valleys, fragrant citrus groves, and along the beautiful coastlines to wonderful viewpoints in the mountains. Experience for yourself areas which influenced poets and musicians like the English novelist Robert Graves and the famous composer Chopin.

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Day 1 Arrive Fornalutx

Arriving into Palma Airport, you will be transferred to the small village of Fornalutx (45m), in it’s wonderful hilltop location.

Check into your boutique hotel and enjoy dinner at one of the many terrace restaurants with views of the pine-clad foothills of Puig Major.

Overnight Fornalutx

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Fornalutx Petit Hotel | Hotel

Located on a tranquil, traffic-free street in Fornalutx, this beautiful hotel was previously a convent and has now been beautifully restored and modernised into a charming little boutique hotel.

Sa Tanqueta | Apparthotel

The hotel has a magnificent view of the Serra de Tramuntana and its stone walled terraces of olive and orange trees – the area’s traditional produce. Each of the 14 apartments has air conditioning/warm air heating, a telephone and Wi-Fi connection, satellite television and a safe. There is a large swimming pool where you can take a dip and cool down. It has a large terrace where you can sunbathe whilst enjoying the view of the surrounding countryside.
You will be encompassed with the tranquility around you.

Ca'n Pera | Country House

The Ca’n Pera Village House has five guest rooms each with its own ensuite full bathroom. Every room has at least one window with a great view, so you can start each day with a breath of fresh air and beautiful mountain inspiration.

Day 2 Choice of walks from Fornalutx 7.5 miles / 12 km

You have two choices today. The first is a walk from Fornalutx on the Cami de s’Alzina Fumadora. This cobbled bridle path winds its way steeply up between olive and orange trees, but you are rewarded with excellent views of the mountains surrounding the valley.

The other walk is a slightly easier option as it is mostly downhill, from the Cuber reservoir to the L’Ofre pass for 360 degree views over to the Bay of Palma and Bay of Alcudia. Then descend down through the Biniaraix Gorge on an ancient pilgrim’s trail with some striking cave formations, back to Fornalutx.

Loop Walk from Fornalutx: 11km, 3hrs, 557m Ascent, 560m Descent.

Walk from Cuber to Fornalutx: 12km, 3-4 hrs, 424m Ascent, 1030m Descent

Overnight Fornalutx

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Fornalutx Petit Hotel | Hotel

Located on a tranquil, traffic-free street in Fornalutx, this beautiful hotel was previously a convent and has now been beautifully restored and modernised into a charming little boutique hotel.

Sa Tanqueta | Apparthotel

Ca'n Pera | Country House

Day 3 Walk Fornalutx to Port de Soller, Tram to Soller 6 miles / 9.8 km

Leaving Fornalutx, you head towards the pretty village of Soller today. Walk the Cami de Sa Capelleta through shaded pine trees to the Sanctuary of “Sa Capelleta”. Continue along zig-zagging paths through tranquil olive groves and through the beautiful Sa Figuera valley to Port de Soller.

This wide bay lined with a sandy beach and plenty of seafront restaurants is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere before continuing to the village of Soller by the old-fashioned tramway. (payable locally).

Ascent: 244m

Descent: 396m

Overnight Soller

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Can Quatre | Hotel

A delightful refurbished Majorcan country house surrounded by a lush garden and with a beautiful swimming pool, just 10 minutes from the centre of Soller.

Ca's Curial | Hotel

A cosy boutique hotel in a beautiful mountain setting and classic Majorcan interiors. It is located just a few minutes from the centre of Soller and has a beautiful swimming pool offering in which to relax after a day’s walking.

Day 4 Free Day in Soller

You have various choices to tempt you for your following two days spent in Soller. A short walk from Port de Soller with views over the coast takes you to the Cap Gros lighthouse and the area of Muleta Gran with its impressive defence tower. Or for the ultimate picnic walk, enjoy a climb to the Torre Picada watchtower, before following a path below the Puig Balitx cliffs to a fantastic look-out point over Sa Illeta island.

A final option, combining boat and tram trips with walking, takes you through a lush valley, and along a beautiful coastal path to Cala Tuent, before returning by boat to Port de Soller, and then tram to Soller. Please note that the boat required on this day does not operate on a Sunday.

Port de Soller to Muleta Gran & Cap: 8.5km, 3-4 hours, ascent 199m, descent 211m

Walk to Torre Picada: 5km, 2 hours, ascent/descent 199m

Walk to Cala Tuent: 14km, 5-6 hours, ascent 688m, descent 738m

Overnight Soller

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Can Quatre | Hotel

A delightful refurbished Majorcan country house surrounded by a lush garden and with a beautiful swimming pool, just 10 minutes from the centre of Soller.

Ca's Curial | Hotel

Day 5 Free Day in Soller or Train to Palma

Enjoy one of the other walks or you may choose to simply relax and enjoy the sun! Another popular option is to take the vintage train to the capital, Palma. This wooden, narrow-gauge train has been in operation since 1912 and takes you back in time as it clatters through the Mallorcan countryside.

Overnight Soller

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Can Quatre | Hotel

A delightful refurbished Majorcan country house surrounded by a lush garden and with a beautiful swimming pool, just 10 minutes from the centre of Soller.

Ca's Curial | Hotel

Day 6 Walk to Deia, bus to Valldemossa 6.5 miles / 10 km

Following the Cami del Castillo, head to the previous artist’s colony of Deia. The route is a lovely one following the GR221 and with superb sea views for part of it.

With it’s honey-coloured houses, Deia has inspired many artists and musicians since the 19th century, including the English poet and novelist Robert Graves. Today it is home to many little art galleries as well as some top-notch restaurants, where you can try local specialities and tapas, before taking one of the regular buses to Valldemossa (payable locally).

Ascent: 427m

Descent: 285m

Overnight Valldemossa

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Cas Papa | Hotel

A small hotel combing the hallmarks of the region’s traditional lifestyle with a more contemporary atmosphere. Enjoy Mediterranean breakfasts and their relaxation zone, where guests can enjoy freshly-brewed coffee or a glass of wine.

Sa Vall | Hotel

Formerly a stately manor house, the Sa Vall Interior Hotel is set in a beautiful natural setting on the outskirts of Valldemossa and has an open-air swimming pool, extensive gardens, and stunning views of the Sierra de Tramuntana.

Day 7 The Archdukes Pass from Valldemossa 9 miles / 14 km

After visiting Mallorca in 1867, Austrian Archduke Ludwig Salvator was so taken by it that he was inspired to create this route from the beautiful village of Valldemossa. It takes in various spectacular vantage points and also provides an insight into traditional mountain industries, passing several charcoal ovens and lime kilns.

The area is privately owned and forms part of an important conservation project that protects local wildlife, including endangered species like the black vulture (voltor negre), it’s in the name Muntanya del Voltor, meaning Mountain of the Vulture in Catalan (the local language). To preserve the natural environment and limit the impact of visitors, access is regulated through a (free) permit system, which is easily booked in advance. Please see General Info for more details.

Valldemossa is commonly referred to as one of the prettiest villages in Mallorca, it has motivated artists and composers alike, one of which was Chopin, who lived there from 1838-39. Visit the Carthusian monastery or enjoy sweet treats such as ’coca de patata’ (a sweet potato cake) from one of the traditional family bakeries.

Ascent: 638m

Descent: 638m

Overnight Valldemossa

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Cas Papa | Hotel

Sa Vall | Hotel

Day 8 Onward Travel

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 7kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 7kg is equivalent to 1 single running shoe (not even a pair!). Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me? Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

7 Nights in 3 and 4 star boutique hotels
7 Breakfasts
Airport transfers to and from Palma
Baggage transfers between accommodations
Detailed route notes, maps and pre-departure information pack
Access to maps, GPX tracks and daily route information with the Macs Adventure smartphone navigation app
24/7 Emergency telephone support from our UK office

Excluded

Travel insurance (required)
Travel to and from Palma
Local buses, trams, boats, trains and taxis where required (payable locally)
Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks
Personal equipment
Muntanya del Voltor Permit (free)

Extras

Additional nights before, during or after the tour

When to go Travel & Transfers Info & FAQ

General Information

Archduke's Pass Permit Required

On your final walking day, you will hike the Archdukes Pass from Valldemossa. This is a fantastic route created by the Austrian Archduke Ludwig Salvator. The area is privately owned and forms part of an important conservation project that protects local wildlife, including endangered species like the black vulture (voltor negre), it’s in the name Muntanya del Voltor, meaning Mountain of the Vulture in Catalan (the local language). To preserve the natural environment and limit the impact of visitors, access is regulated through a permit system. By requesting a (free) permit, you're helping support conservation efforts and ensuring this beautiful part of Mallorca remains protected for future generations. Booking the permit is easy, and you'll have all the details you need in advance in your Trip Info. Unfortunately, the permit can't be booked for you by Macs Adventure.

Equipment

Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.