GR221 Dry Stone Route Trek
Hike the northern section of the Dry Stone Route, traversing the Serra de Tramuntana from Valldemossa to Pollença.
This trek covers the most popular northern section of the GR221. Over five hiking days, you will traverse mountain villages, terraced olive groves, and high-altitude reservoirs, staying in mountain refuges or small towns. Daily hikes take 4–6 hours with cumulative elevation gain, requiring basic physical fitness. Ideal for hikers visiting in spring or autumn. The western section from Andratx to Valldemossa is omitted, leaving a buffer day at the end.
Mid-summer is too hot for trekking. Refuges can be booked up to four months in advance and fill up quickly in spring.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Palma and Prepare
Mallorca（Palma Cathedral (La Seu)、La Llotja de Palma）
Take the A1 bus from the airport to the city center. Explore the old town on foot and stock up on trail snacks and hiking supplies along the way.
Stay: Palma Old Town
Day 2 · Valldemossa to Deià
Take an early morning bus (Route 203) to Valldemossa, then hike about 15 km to Deià, taking 4–5 hours.
The Can Boi refuge in Deià has very few beds and should be booked first.
Stay: Deià
Day 3 · Deià to Sóller
Mallorca（Sóller & Vintage Train）
Hike along the ancient path via coastal mountain slopes to Sóller, about 13 km, taking around 3.5 hours.
Stay: Sóller
Day 4 · Over the Mountains to Tossals Verds
Biniaraix Ravine
Hike through the Biniaraix Ravine, ascend the L'Ofre Pass, pass the Cúber Reservoir, and head to the refuge. About 20 km, taking 5–8 hours.
This is the most strenuous day of the trek; start early and carry plenty of water. There are no other accommodations nearby.
Stay: Tossals Verds Refuge
Day 5 · Pass Crossing to Lluc
Hike over the pass to Lluc Sanctuary, about 14–17 km, taking 4–6 hours with an elevation gain of about 800 m.
You can stay at the sanctuary or the Son Amer refuge; check the sanctuary's minimum stay requirements.
Stay: Lluc Sanctuary
Day 6 · Descend from Lluc to Pollença
Hike mostly downhill to Pollença, about 17 km, taking 4–5 hours. This day is easier than the previous two.
Stay: Pollença
Day 7 · Buffer Day: Walk to the Coast
Walk about 7 km along the road to Port de Pollença. In the afternoon, take a 20-minute bus ride to the historic town of Alcúdia, then return.
Stay: Pollença
Day 8 · Return to Palma by Bus
Take the TIB bus from Pollença to Palma (approx. 1 hour). Visit the market at noon before heading to the airport.