GR221 Dry Stone Route
Also known as: Ruta de Pedra en Sec
The Dry Stone Route (GR221) - Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana traverse of stone-paved paths, villages and sea views
The route
The line through Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Port d’AndratxTrailhead
SW start
- 2Estellencs / EsporlesJunction
Coastal ridges
- 3Sóller / DeiàJunction
Heart of the Tramuntana
- 4LlucJunction
Monastery
- 5PollençaTrailhead
NE finish
Season & conditions
Spring and autumn (avoid summer heat)
Mediterranean heat in summer; pleasant shoulder seasons
Best spring/autumn; hot in summer; some refuges closed in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
Stone-paved mule trails through the Tramuntana - olive terraces, villages and ridges
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Section-hike the finest legs (Sóller-Deià, Valldemossa)
Getting there & staying
Port d’Andratx to Pollença (or sections), from Sóller
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Public refuges (booked) and village hotels
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Soller; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; a chain of refuges (book ahead) plus village lodging. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat, rocky stone paths, some exposed sections
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.