Join UIMLA-certified mountain leader Emma on a stunning 10-day trek around Mallorca through the unforgettable Serra de Tramuntana.
Tramuntana
10 Days
Apr - Sep
High
Intermediate
I need you to experience the impossible depths of Spanish allure – come with me on this unbelievable 10-day trek through Mallorca and the Serra de Tramuntana. Walking and hiking along footpaths of an unimaginable island, you will experience the adventure of a lifetime.
Along the coast of Mallorca, the largest Balearic island, I have planned a trip that will put all of your other adventures to shame. Weaving through the olive groves of past lifetimes and the sleepy villages sprouting up along the way, you will live the magic of its intimate culture and heritage.
Mallorca is a popular destination for tourists and travelers from all over the world. It offers peaceful excitement within the context of an ancient culture.
While it is a artistic and cultural hub, the serenity of our trek along the famous GR221 route will give you a quieter and more unique story to remember. From historic cobblestone trails to ocean views over landscapes forgotten by time, the beauty of our mountain route is unprecedented.
Over the course of 10 days you will reach the highest accessible summit on the island, study the stonework of ancient cities, and get lost in the charming whitewashed towns dotting the coast.
We will cover about 18 kilometers each day, with some longer days that necessitate 20+ kilometers. This means 4-7 hours of walking each day, so you should be in reasonably good shape to take this program.
For the most part, the paths are maintained and will provide reasonable trekking routes. The course is fairly long, and we should occasionally be prepared to endure more difficult trails.
Book this trip and spend ten days experiencing true magic and beauty in the Serra de Tramuntana of Mallorca!
If you wanted to see a different island, I can guide you on a difficult hike in Corsica! Or I can take you on a hidden gem trekking in Tuscany!
Upon arrival at Port d´Andratx, we will meet at the hotel to discuss the trek ahead of us. You will enjoy dinner and a night in the hotel.
We will head through the port villas into remarkable pine forests on a gentle hike to Coll de Sa Gramola. You will enjoy historic villages of past conquests (Sant Elm) and an incredible view of the Sa Dragonera National Park – a small island off the coast.
Taxis will return us back to the hotel at Port d´Andratx after we reach Coll de Sa Gramola. This is a moderate day, covering about 18 kilometers over roughly 6 hours.
Our backdrop of farms and pastures leads us along the trail, where we will eventually climb the ridgeline. Reaching 800m, you will have mountain views side by side with the picturesque Mediterranean.
After hiking below the Moleta de S´Esclop, we will descend into Estellencs and a hotel for the night. This is a difficult day, covering 15 kilometers over 5-6 hours.
You will take a historic path of royal proportions, walking beside incredible houses of past nobility. Our trail follows the coast and up to a pass that offers views of Puig Major (1,445m) and ultimately we will pass through a quaint terraced village – Banyalbufar.
At the end of the ´Cami des Correu,´ we reach Esporles for a night in a hotel. This is a moderate day, covering about 15km over the course of 5-6 hours.
On a more sustained trek, we pass varied landscapes from hills and waterways to exposed rock. With an artistic stop in the village of Valldemossa, we will cross the mountain to reach our destination, though the miraculous views from our stops will offer unrelenting beauty.
We will end the day on the coast in a hotel at Deiá. This is a difficult day, covering 20km in 6-7 hours of hiking.
We will spend an extended amount of time exploring the charm of Deiá before moving past flower-filled meadows. With the coastline to the west and a gentle path, we will arrive in Port de Sóller to exhaust a few hours in your choice of leisure.
We will remain in a hotel for the evening. This is an easy day, covering roughly 13 km in about 4 hours.
Our day begins with a tram ride, the only remaining operational tram on the island. We will face rocky gorges and storied irrigation to add depth to the beauty of the region. Traversing mountain paths and passes allows us hands-on experience in this captivating nature.
The Rifugio Tossals Verds will be our stop for the night. This is a difficult day, covering 24km in 6-7 hours.
We will cross the mountain range to explore the snow huts of the Serra de Tramuntana. We will take on the Puig de Massenella (1,354m) – the highest accessible point on the island – and will require a little bit of scrambling. Our destination – Monastery of Lluc – is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and many consider it the spiritual heart of the island.
We will end the day at the monastery and stay ina hotel for the night. This is a difficult day, covering 15km in about 5 hours.
After touring the monastery, we will head through the oak forest and pass canals and historic stonework. Reaching the end of GR221, we trek through the valley to our final destination of Pollença.
We will stay in a hotel on this night. It is an easy day, with an 18km hike over roughly 5 hours.
We will say our goodbyes after breakfast, and a transfer will take you to Palma Airport (included) at 10:00am.
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Insurance
It is compulsory that you take out adequate travel insurance, and it is a condition of booking with us that your insurance covers the following as a minimum: medical expenses, injury, illness, death, repatriation, personal accident, mountain rescue including helicopter evacuation, along with cancellation and curtailment. Your insurance must be valid for the duration of your tour.
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Mountain Leader
I'm a qualified International Mountain Leader (IML) and I have been leading expeditions for the last 15 years. I have led the Tour du Mont Blanc over 40 times, the Everest Base Camp trek 27 times, Kilimanjaro 10 times, and I have also led trips in Nepal, Peru, Cuba, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Thailand, the Alps, the Pyrenees, Russia, Uzbekistan and Madagascar, amongst others. I work together with qualified mountain leaders like me, If I'm not available to guide you, one of my colleagues will take care of you.
I'm a passionate skier, in 2009 I made the first ski descent of Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world (8156m).
Fluent in French, Russian and Spanish, I also work as an interpreter and love to chat.
Languages
Russian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
The service Emma provided us was outstanding. Everything went well and as planned. Trip descriptions, route informations and Emma's recommendations was all provided in the App and hard copy. All we had to do was show up and hike. No worries about booking hotels and transportations. Hotels booked for us were all clean, comfortable with full breakfast. The dinners that some hotels provided was very delicious. I highly recommend Cloud 9 Adventure to anybody. Thank you Emma for an unforgettable trip!
We had an amazing day hiking with Jason admiring views of Mont Blanc, the Bionnassay glacier and waterfalls. Jason was knowledgeable about the history and geology of the area, and tailored the hike according to what we wanted to see as well as our physical capacity. We are grateful he brought us on a trail we wouldn’t have known about otherwise! Emma was also a great help with coordination and brainstorming ideas with us in the lead-up to the hike. Highly recommend!
Emma Jack- You are incredible. Nothing I can say here would justify the experience you gave us. I will just say thank you and we’ll be reaching out to you again to plan our future adventures.
Cloud 9 fit everything we were searching for. You can not find a better team with experience and care for service than Cloud 9. If you are looking for the hiking trip of lifetime, I urge you to look at the web site and send an email to Cloud 9 to learn more about their services for The Tour du Mont Blanc.
I had the time of my life on a Tour du Mont Blanc Trip organized by Cloud 9. I took the trip with my sisters and we were guided by Ronan, an experienced French guide. I could not have asked for a better experience. All of the accommodations were lovely, and Ronan helped ensure each day was magical regardless of the weather. I would highly recommend this tour company to anyone considering the TMB.
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