Mallorca Mountains Sea – Escorted
Mallorca is well-known as a summer beach destination, but it also boasts a beautiful chain of mountains, the Serra de Tramuntana, running the length of its north-west coast. Rising steeply from the sea, these climb past stone villages, terraced fields, citrus orchards, and pine forests to reach peaks over 1,000m (3,300 feet). Our continuous walking route traverses this chain from near Pollensa in the north-east to Valldemossa. Among the highlights are turquoise seas, spectacular summits and mountain lakes. We enjoy some truly world-class rural hotels and restaurants, with one night in a remote monastery as penance, before finishing the trip in the capital, Palma. If you don’t know this fascinating city, it is worth staying on independently to explore its medieval centre, cathedral, art galleries and museums.
Duration: 8 days
Trip dates:
17 - 24 Oct 2026
Itinerary
NOTE: the walking on this trip is challenging (though very rewarding) and requires a good level of fitness and sure-footedness. Transfer from Palma de Mallorca airport to our hotel in Port de Pollensa. Time permitting, we explore the delightful old town of Pollensa (1 hour).
Port de Pollensa is a charming coastal town in northern Mallorca, known for its relaxed atmosphere, sandy beaches, and stunning mountain backdrop. The scenic Pine Walk promenade is perfect for evening strolls, and the bay is ideal for swimming, sailing and paddleboarding. Port de Pollensa blends natural beauty, family-friendly beaches, rich history and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle with plenty of wonderful restaurants.
Beautiful, tranquil hotel with pool, overlooking the sea
A 13th century wayfarers’ route leads us out of Pollensa along a verdant valley, overlooked by mountain peaks. From here we climb into the beautiful foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana. Our route takes us through woodland and high meadows, and past unusual rock formations, before eventually dropping down to the remote monastic complex of Lluc, where we spend the night (11 miles, 6 hours).
Lluc is a small village located in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains in northern Mallorca, nestled in a lush, forested valley surrounded by the dramatic mountain peaks. The village centres around the Lluc Monastery, founded in the 13th Century and home to the statue of the Virgin of Lluc, the patron saint of Mallorca. The area is a hub for hiking, nature walks and spiritual retreats, with trails leading through the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountains.
Simple accommodation in pilgrim sanctuary with pool
From Lluc our route climbs into glorious limestone mountain scenery with ever-expanding views. We cross a high pass and descend into a wooded valley and then along the top of a spectacular limestone gorge. We then descend through a gorge into a hidden valley. From here we climb up to a low pass through olive groves, meadows and holm oak woods, before continuing down to our hotel (13 miles, 8 hours).
Orient is a tiny, picturesque mountain village located in the Serra de Tramuntana range in central Mallorca. With fewer than 30 residents, it’s one of the island’s most peaceful and untouched spots.
Rural hotel with pool in the heart of the Tramuntana mountains
We climb through limestone rocky paths to the impressively-situated ruins of the Moorish castle of Alaró, with vast views over the plains below. From there we descend to our picnic lunch, after which there is the option to walk through olive groves or drive back to the hotel (5.5 miles, 3 hours + 2.5 miles, 1 hour 30 mins).
Orient is surrounded by olive groves, forests and mountains, offering a serene, postcard perfect setting. Its stone houses, quiet lanes and traditional architecture make it ideal for those seeking authentic rural Mallorca.
Rural hotel with pool in the heart of the Tramuntana mountains
We walk up through a cultivated valley, owned by a splendid finca which we pass. From here we climb the Serra de Tramuntana, in due course achieving splendid views from the lofty Coll de l'Ofre (900m/3,000ft). From here paths descend through woodland and alongside stone-built irrigation channels to the fertile valley below. Our walk ends in the small town of Sóller (8.5 miles, 7 hours). Transfer by a 100 years old tramway (25 mins) to our seafront hotel in nearby Port de Sóller.
Port de Sóller is a beautiful seaside town on the northwest coast of Mallorca, nestled in a natural horseshoe-shaped bay and backed by the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Port de Sóller offers a perfect blend of beachside charm and mountain scenery. Its sandy beaches, marina and palm lined promenade are ideal for relaxation, while cafes and restaurants overlook the waterfront. A historic tram connects the port to the inland town of Sóller, just 5 km away.
Spa hotel overlooking the harbour with pool and garden
From Port de Sóller we walk up through terraced orchards and around pine-clad hills to the picturesque village of Deià, nestled against the mountain, set high above a pretty bay, the Cala de Deià. The village has been much favoured by artists and writers, and was formerly the home of Robert Graves (8 miles, 5 hours).
Deià is a captivating mountain village on Mallorca's northwest coast, nestled in the Serra de Tramuntana—a UNESCO World Heritage site. Around 600 residents live among historic stone houses, olive terraces and mountain vistas, making it Mallorca’s most romantic and inspiring mountain village.
Historic country estate with pool and gardens
From Deià we climb through woods to emerge high on the mountainside with panoramic views over the coast. We cross the mountain and descend to Valldemossa, following in part an extraordinary mountain bridleway, built in the 1870s by Austrian Archduke Ludwig Salvator, who settled here (7.5 miles, 5 hours). Opportunity to visit Valldemossa, including the Carthusian monastery where Chopin and his lover George Sand famously once over-wintered, before returning by road to Deià.
The village has a long-standing association with writers and artists. Robert Graves, the British poet and novelist, lived in Deià for much of his life; his former home is now a museum. The area also hosts small art galleries, music events and walking trails that connect to nearby towns like Valldemossa and Sóller.
Historic country estate with pool and gardens
Transfer to Palma de Mallorca airport (45 mins).
Trip Planner
Walking & Terrain
Moderate to challenging walking. This is an 8-day trip, with walks offered on 6 days. The length of each day varies from 4 hours to a maximum of 8 hours walking.
On most days our walks take us into the mountains where the paths cross rugged terrain — please make sure that your footwear provides sufficient foot/ankle support. Please also bring long walking trousers for protection against the sharp, high grasses that we must pass through on some parts of the walk. Some of our higher walks, e.g. Days 3 and 5, are particularly weather sensitive. If it is not possible to do a walk due to inclement weather, an alternative will be organised. Any such decision is at the discretion of the Tour Leader.
The Tramuntana range comprises mountains of 800-1,500m in altitude, with steep limestone crags, deep gorges and local weather systems. There are a number of steep ascents and descents — on uneven, rocky mountain paths — walking sticks are very useful. We also spend a day walking near the coast, where pines extend right to the edge of the turquoise water. There are very few sandy beaches on this north-west coast, but several small, pebbly coves ringed by limestone headlands.
Our support vehicles allow you the flexibility to walk 'as much or as little as you like', with drop-offs and pick-ups appropriate to the given day's itinerary. The Tour Leader will tell you each evening about the following day's walking options.
Walking & Terrain
Moderate to challenging walking. This is an 8-day trip, with walks offered on 6 days. The length of each day varies from 4 hours to a maximum of 8 hours walking.
On most days our walks take us into the mountains where the paths cross rugged terrain — please make sure that your footwear provides sufficient foot/ankle support. Please also bring long walking trousers for protection against the sharp, high grasses that we must pass through on some parts of the walk. Some of our higher walks, e.g. Days 3 and 5, are particularly weather sensitive. If it is not possible to do a walk due to inclement weather, an alternative will be organised. Any such decision is at the discretion of the Tour Leader.
The Tramuntana range comprises mountains of 800-1,500m in altitude, with steep limestone crags, deep gorges and local weather systems. There are a number of steep ascents and descents — on uneven, rocky mountain paths — walking sticks are very useful. We also spend a day walking near the coast, where pines extend right to the edge of the turquoise water. There are very few sandy beaches on this north-west coast, but several small, pebbly coves ringed by limestone headlands.
Our support vehicles allow you the flexibility to walk 'as much or as little as you like', with drop-offs and pick-ups appropriate to the given day's itinerary. The Tour Leader will tell you each evening about the following day's walking options.
Your Personal ATG Route Manager
Route Book
The ATG Route Book is a detailed, day-to-day guide. The book anticipates your needs with easy-to-follow instructions, maps, plans and other information that will guide you to discover the best that the area has to offer and is the key to the success of an independent holiday with us.
Walking App
Your Route Manager can provide you with a link to download an app to your smartphone. This app provides the GPS track for your route on your phone. You can use this digital support to find your position and navigate the route, even without an internet connection or mobile phone reception.
Accommodation & Meals
The hotels we stay in are characteristic of the area and the towns we visit. You will appreciate that the accommodation is inevitably varied, ranging on this trip from the monastic to the height of luxury!
All evening meals are included either in the hotel or in local restaurants. The atmosphere ranges from rustic to quite elegant (in Deia) — but tiaras and dinner jackets can safely be left at home! At dinner the Tour Manager will tell you about each evening’s menu and if there is anything else that you would prefer, you only have to ask.
Each day the Tour Manager will meet you with one of ATG’s celebrated picnic lunches. You will be greeted with mineral water and a starter followed by wine and an abundant lunch of local organic produce and specialities. Picnics are colourful, varied and nutritious. Buffet-style, there is a choice of meats, cheeses, substantial salads, bread and fruit…and pudding. If it is cold there will be a hot dish.
Food & Wine
Moorish, Catalan and Jewish influences combine to produce a distinctive, stylish cuisine based around a bounteous supply of good sea food in the coastal areas and on high-quality livestock rearing and game-hunting inland — and the cultivation of a wide range of excellent vegetables and fruits. Local specialities include sea bass baked with spinach and cinnamon, fish casserole (cassola de peix), ratatouille with potatoes (tumbet), sausages (botifarrones), kid (cabrito), snails (caracoles), savoury pastry pies (empanadas) often made of minced meat and peas — an Easter speciality enjoyed all year! — and ensaimadas; sweet pastries filed with custard or pumpkin jam.
The D.O. (Designation of Origin) Binissalem-Mallorca was created in 1991 and is responsible for regulating the cultivation of vines and the production of wines. There are now some 70 wineries on the island, including many interesting young winemakers as well as the more established houses of solid reputation such as Jose L Ferrer, Macia Batle, Anima Negra and Bodega Ribas. The red and rosé wines of the Binissalem and es Raiguer, are both highly respected and the local red Callet grape, once considered ‘rustic’, is now being adopted by upmarket wineries, including Anima Negra. Others use Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo and Manto Negro to produce reds reminiscent of light Riojas or Bordeaux. As for whites, Pla i Llevant is a Mallorcan DO, using predominantly Moscatel and Chardonnay varieties to excellent effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Escorted trips are accompanied by two of ATG’s fully trained Tour Consultants, from the moment they welcome you at the airport, through to the end-of trip airport transfer. The Tour Manager looks after the practical side of the trip – luggage transport, hotels, food and drink. The Tour Leader will lead each day’s walk, and after dinner each evening will tell you about the following day’s itinerary. Both Tour Consultants will explain their role, and how the trip will run, on the first evening at dinner.
Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance so that our Tour Consultants can ensure that you are catered for during your holiday. Most dietary restrictions do not present a problem on our trips and the Tour Manager can discuss your requirements in more detail with you at the start of your trip.
The walks are graded according to difficulty but you can walk as much or as little as you like.
Easy: walking along well-established paths and tracks with some short ascents/descents. These trips are suitable for most people who enjoy occasional exercise.
Easy to Moderate: walking along well-established paths and tracks. Occasional loose (gravel) surfaces. Ascents/descents up to 1 hour. These trips are suitable for most people who have a reasonable level of fitness.
Moderate: walking along a variety of paths and tracks. Occasional uneven areas. Ascents/descents 1-2 hours. These trips are suitable for those who have a reasonable to good level of fitness.
Moderate to Challenging: walking along varied paths and surfaces, occasionally challenging, with ascents/descents of 2-3 hours. These trips are suitable for more experienced walkers who have a good level of fitness.
Single travellers will be booked into a double room which will carry a single occupancy supplement.
Flights are not included in the price of your ATG holiday and should be booked independently. We will advise you of the group meeting time at the destination airport and return transfer time to the airport at the end of your trip to enable you to book compatible flights.
Yes. All of our escorted trips can be booked privately, you can book a set departure or a date to suit you (subject to availability). In most instances if the group is 13-16 clients we will offer the trip at the published price. For 12 or fewer clients we would provide a bespoke costing.
On escorted trips everything is included (per the published itinerary) apart from items of a personal nature and snacks or drinks outside of the set meals.
We are delighted to book extensions for you at either end of your trip. We only book hotels with which we have an established relationship and where we can ensure a high level of service and enjoyment. If you would like an extension hotel booking please indicate this during the booking process and we will contact you with pricing information.
ATG does not provide any form of insurance cover. However, it is a condition of booking that you have fully comprehensive insurance cover, including:
Cancellation/curtailment up to the cost of the holiday (preferably including flights)
Medical emergencies and repatriation
Travel delay / missed departure
Lost or stolen personal belongings
Personal liability
Legal expenses
Natural Disasters
Although most credit card companies offer travel insurance as something that is included when paying the balance with the card, it may be advisable to check that the cover offered is what you expect it to be. Very few companies include cancellation and curtailment or medical expenses. Whatever the insurance policy you have taken out, please read the documentation carefully. Please ensure also that you take it with you on your trip and refer to it in the case of any claim or emergency.
Yes, please click here for what to bring. A packing checklist is also included with your booking confirmation.
Sustainability
ATG was founded on principles of conservation and sustainable development. It was the first company to win the tourism industry’s two top awards: Tourism for Tomorrow (UK) and the World Legacy Award (National Geographic and Conservation International USA) and also the first to have an accredited Environmental Management System.
Everyone who walks with ATG contributes to the ATG Trust, which funds projects that benefit local communities in the regions visited. By supporting these initiatives, ATG promotes sustainable tourism. Past projects have included heritage restoration projects, environmental conservation and educational projects.
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