Mallorca Guided Walking Holiday

Distance: 6½ miles (10km)

Total ascent: 500 feet (150m)

In summary: Walking from and to the hotel, our destination today is the beautiful Boquer Valley, a bird watcher’s paradise.

Highlight: The rugged coastline of north east Mallorca.

Distance: 7½miles (12km) 

Total ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)

In summary: A short walk through the town brings us to an old path which takes us over the Siller Pass leading to the beautiful coves of Cala de San Vicenc. A well-constructed dirt track then leads us to a headland from where we ascend the Puig d’Aguila for stunning views. We then return to Cala de San Vicenc for some well-earned refreshments.

Highlight: A lovely introductory walk to the local area.

Distance: 5 miles (8km)

Total ascent: 400 feet (120m)

In summary: After spending some time enjoying the Monastery and its surrounds, we take the GR222 (Cami Vell) and follow it south through lovely woodland, enjoying superb viewpoints en route, to the charming, traditional village of Caimari.

Highlight: The beautiful monastery in Lluc.

Distance: 9 miles (14½km)

Total ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)

In summary: This walk starts with a circuit around the Moleta de Binifaldo, taking in some dramatic mountain scenery, before returning to the Lluc area and following the same route as the Option 1 walk. 

Highlight: Dramatic mountain scenery.

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Total ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)

In summary: We walk on an easy track through pleasant woodland to reach the Fontanelles Valley.  Here we ascending gently to the Coll affording us views of the surrounding hills and the coastline. We return on good tracks and paths to our starting point.  

Highlight: Both of our walks today are interesting, with great views.

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Total ascent: 1,500 (450m) 

In summary: Today, our walk starts at the Ermita de la Victoria.  After a short diversion to a viewpoint, we start our ascent to the summit of the Talaia. After enjoying the panoramic views, we descend on a stony mountain path along a broad ridge to a coll.  After a short walk along a broad dirt track, we enter the Fontanelles Valley and follow the route of the other group’s outward route.  

Highlight: Ascent of Talaia with stunning views.

Distance: 5½miles (9km) 

Total ascent: 700 feet (210m)

In summary: Today we have two short, but equally beautiful walks. Our morning walk will take us on a short but steep ascent to the ‘Soldiers Camp’. After lunch we will return to the Park Centre for a transfer to the coast for a relaxing afternoon stroll to the lovely small town of Betlam for a swim or a visit to a bar.

Highlight: Extensive views of wild and unspoilt countryside from the 'Soldiers Camp'.

Distance: 7½ miles (12km)

Total ascent: 1,200 feet (360m)

In summary: Initially we take the same route as the Option 1 group.  After visiting the Soldier’s Camp we take the GR222 and follow this all the way to Betlam enjoying the peace and solitude of this lovely area.

Highlight:  Walking along the GR222 long distance trail with fantastic views.

 Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Total ascent: 900 feet (270m)

In summary: Starting from Lluc Monastery for our circular walk, we will enjoy the pleasant karst and woodland scenery north of the area. Our walk will include a visit to the 'Camel Rock' and will pass evidence of previous woodland industries.  Our return leg back to Lluc will follow part of the long distance GR221 path.

Highlight: The interesting and varied scenery of the Tramuntana mountains.

Distance: 9 miles (14½km)

Total ascent: 1,800 feet (540m)

In summary: Staying on the coach for a little longer, the walk starts from Cuber Reservoir and follows a water canal for a while. The walk initially takes us through woodland, opening out as we ascend to the highest point on our week’s walk. A steep descent in the afternoon brings us back to Lluc for a well-earned drink.

Highlight: From our highest point, on a clear day, the views are breath-taking.