Trekking in Mallorca [Paperback]

A guidebook to walking the 140km (87 mile) GR221 Drystone Route (Ruta de Pedra en Sec) between Port d'Andratx and Pollença. This long-distance trail through Serra de Tramuntana in northwestern Mallorca is suitable for hikers with some long-distance walking experience and is best experienced in the Spring or Autumn.

• Presented in 10 stages of 9-21km (5-13 miles) with 3 alternative start and finish points provided that allow for a shorter trek
• Route passes key areas including Sant Elm, Esporles, Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller, Tossals Verds, Lluc
• GPX files available to download
• 1:25,000 mapping provided for each stage
• Detailed information on planning, public transport and accommodation

Guidebook to hiking the GR221 Drystone Route (Ruta de Pedra en Sec) traversing Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana between Pollen?a and Andratx. Following rock, paved paths and mule tracks between welcoming villages, the 140km (87 mile) trek is described in 10 day stages and showcases the island's forests, mountains and drystone structures.

The GR221 long-distance trail through northwestern Mallorca, from Port d'Andratx to Pollen?a is also known as the 'Ruta de Pedra en Sec' ('the Drystone Route'), the GR221 is a celebration of Mallorca's limestone heritage, taking in many historic drystone structures as it traverses the rocky peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana. Following old stone-paved paths and mule trails, it showcases the region's beautiful landscape of mountains, forests and cultivated terraces, as well as its spectacular coastline.?

The GR221 can be hiked in 1-2 weeks, although the guide also covers 3 alternative start-points and 3 alternative finishes, which would allow for a shorter trek. The main route is presented in 10 stages of 8.5-20.5km (5-13 miles), with a handful of optional detours to bag neighbouring summits. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:25,000 mapping and inspirationall“"