Overview
North-West Mallorca offers the island’s best walking – it is where the Tramuntana Sierra’s rugged mountains plunge into the sea, and picturesque villages perch on the slopes. You will walk on old paved mule tracks winding through wooded valleys, between terraces of olive and citrus groves, and along the high trails above the coast. This spectacular walk follows well-signposted trails that link some of the island’s most picturesque towns and villages – Sóller and Valldemossa – where you stay at charming hand-picked hotels and enjoy time for long dinners of tapas and wine.
If you have more time, we recommend our full 8-days tour.
- Valldemossa, where Frederic Chopin and George Sand spent a winter together back in 1838
- Freshly squeezed orange juice served at the estates, especially for walkers
- The lovely beaches of Puerto Pollença, Deia and Cala Tuent
- Lovely terraces and small shops in Port de Sóller
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Valldemossa
Arrive in Valldemossa, a small town built around an old Carthusian monastery that proudly remembers the year Frederic Chopin and George Sand wintered here. Valldemossa can easily be reached by public bus from Palma de Mallorca.
- Overnight in Valldemossa (Es Petit Hotel or similar)
Day 2: Archduke’s Trail (Camí de s’Arxiduco) | 13-15km
Your first walk starts directly from your hotel. Leaving the village of Valldemossa, you traverse public land at the edge of a private estate, where access is limited to protect a black vulture nesting site. You pass the entrance gate to this private estate, though your walking route does NOT enter the protected area. You might be asked to show your ID at the checkpoint, so make sure to have your passport with you. You should NOT be denied access to the public grounds. Alternatively, you can ascend peak El Teix.
- Walking for the day: 13/15km, 5/7h, ↑550m ↓685m
- Overnight in Valldemossa (Es Petit Hotel or similar)
Day 3: Deia – Port de Sóller | 14km
Transfer to the artists’ village – Deia. You will start today’s walk from Deia Bay, and you will head along the wildly romantic rocky coastline towards Sóller. You can expect a diverse route with great views and numerous quiet places to sit back and relax. In Finca’s flourishing garden, high above the Sóller valley, you can refuel with some freshly squeezed orange juice and a tasty piece of cake before you end your day’s walk by walking along Port de Sóller’s promenade.
- Walking for the day: 14km, 5/6h, ↑280m ↓440m
- Overnight in Puerto Sóller (Los Gerranios or similar)
Day 4: Cala Tuent – Port de Sóller | 15km
After a taxi transfer to Cala Tuent, a village with a lovely beach, you begin your walk. You first follow the coastline to Port Sóller and then pass the farm at Balitx d’Avall, situated among orange groves and olive orchards in one of the most remote valleys of Mallorca.
- Walking for the day: 15km, 6h, ↑650m ↓610m
- Overnight in Puerto Sóller (Los Gerranios or similar)
Day 5: Port de Sóller Circular Walk | 8km
You will make a steep ascent to the cliffs that form a natural breakwater overlooking the bay from the port. At the top, you have lovely views from Torre Picada along the rocky coastline to the tiny island of S’Illeta just offshore. You make a steep descent along a ravine from the peak to reach Sa Punta Llarga, a promontory that offers a lovely vista point back from sea level.
- Walking for the day: 8km, 3h, ↑270m ↓270m
- Overnight in Puerto Sóller (Los Gerranios or similar)
Day 6: Departure
Your trip comes to an end today after breakfast.
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation is in charming 3 and 4-star hotels. They all have private en-suite rooms and offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food. We have carefully hand-picked all places and regularly monitor their quality. We have tried to choose accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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- Es Petit Hotel de Valldemossa: Family-run hotel located in the centre of the town of Valldemossa, 15 minutes away from Palma de Mallorca. Built over the base of a traditional antique house and renovated with everything the visitor needs to enjoy some relaxing and nice holidays. The location offers the unparalleled landscape of the town, surrounded by high and lush mountains.
- Hotel Los Geránios: Small 4-star hotel located in a privileged part of the Puerto de Sóller bay, just separated from the seafront by a promenade, away from the traffic, noise and stress. With spacious and modern rooms, comfortable and elegant in style, most of them offering sea views.
*Hotels are subject to availability. In case a particular hotel is fully booked for your desired dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal or higher value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.
Meals
Breakfast is included on all days. When no restaurant location is available en route, lunches and snacks should either be bought from local shops, or packed lunches can be pre-ordered from your hotel the night before. You have plenty of options for dinner in the villages and towns.
Difficulty and terrain
This holiday is suitable for regular hikers who are generally fit. Most of the walks follow gravel and paved tracks, and you occasionally follow minor roads (read more about difficulty grades). Most of the walks are way-marked, and we will provide you with detailed road notes, GPS tracks and maps. We strongly advise you to follow the trails and never shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
When to go
You can start on any day of the week, subject to availability, between March 1st and November 22nd. The weather is very pleasant and spring-like for most of the year. The months of June, July, and August are the hottest, and it is important to keep hydrated and bring plenty of sun cream. The best months to travel are May and September when the temperatures are nice and pleasant for walking. Flowers will also be in full bloom in May. The flexibility of self guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates, and you can start your trip on any date during the season.
Getting there
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By plane
Our recommended airport for this tour is Palma de Mallorca (PMI). It is the main airport in Mallorca and has direct flights from most major airports in the UK and flying time is just over two hours from London.
By train or bus
- If you fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN), you can travel by ferry to Palma de Mallorca.
- Arrival in Valldemossa: Arriving by plane to Palma de Mallorca airport, a shuttle bus (line 01 or line 21) runs from the airport to the bus/train station Palma de Mallorca every 15min. From Palma city centre there is a regular bus line 210 to Valldemossa (travel time: 30min). If you arrive by ferry from Barcelona: from the Transmediterranea Terminal, take a city bus (Line 1) to the bus station near Plaça de Espanya. From there, you travel by bus to Valldemossa (Line 210).
- Departure from Port Sóller to Palma de Mallorca airport: You can take the bus from Port Sóller to Palma de Mallorca (Line 211). Once in Palma, take a shuttle bus to the airport. If travelling by boat, first take the bus to Plaça de Espanya and the city bus (Line 1).
- Direct taxi transfers from the last accommodation to the airport or harbour can be arranged in advance.
- Important: If you are travelling to and from Barcelona by private or rental car, you can take the ferry to Palma de Mallorca. However, taking your car over to the island is not convenient, as the cost is quite high. Also, at the end of the trip, it is faster and easier to get back to the ferry terminal by public transport or taxi than by car.
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Inclusions
Included
- 5 nights in charming hand-picked hotels in ensuite rooms
- 5 breakfasts
- Detailed digital holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps. Please note that the info pack is emailed to you prior to departure, and no printed documents are mailed or provided on site
- Transfers on walking days as listed in the itinerary (Days 3 and 4)
- Luggage transfer when changing hotels on Day 3 (1 piece up to 20 kg per person)
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
Excluded
- Airfare and connecting land transfers
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Personal expenses
- Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable on-site)
- Any items not explicitly listed as included
Options, extras and supplements
- A supplement applies to members of a group who require a single room
- This holiday is available for solo travellers; a supplement will be charged as accommodation and luggage transfer costs are not shared (we never mix and match – solo travellers will be accommodated in single rooms)
- Extra nights along the trail are bookable upon request
- Airport transfers
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