Fri 23rd - 30th Mar 2012	£530 / 595€ p.p
Sat 20th - 27th Oct 2012	£535 / 615€ p.p
Fri 2nd - 9th Nov 2012	£535 / 615€ p.p

The classic traverse of the mountains, which form the islands backbone is now a firm favourite and it’s easy to see why.

We start our trek in the pretty village of Valldemossa and finish in the far northern town of Pollensa. The scenery and colour you’ll view on this six day route is simply breathtaking. Centuries old traders paths, previously used by old rural industries, will show us the way through canyons and over peaks.

Just imagine setting off each day knowing that you’re going to be staying and eating somewhere completely different that night and to get there, all you’ll need is a day sack, as this trek offers full vehicle assistance for the rest of your things.

PLEASE NOTE: We also offer - Self-Guided Treks on request with your baggage moved on and tailored to the amount of time you have.

Arrival at Palma airport, from where you'll make your way to our first accommodation in the capital Palma de Mallorca. (Details of hotel in Palma and how to get to it, sent with booking confirmation).

The hotel is family run and extremely well located.
Taxi fare (2009) from the airport to the hotel is approx 28 euros.
Alternatively you can take the public bus into central Palma on the airport /city centre shuttle, which runs frequently and can be found just outside the terminal.

If you arrive early, try and take full advantage of this wonderful city. Perhaps visiting the Cathedral, or the impressive Bellver Castle.

This first evening we all dine together at a very traditional celler restaurant, where they used to celebrate after bull fights.
Please arrive at the hotel before 8pm if you want to take part in the evening meal / Get together / Brief outline of the exciting week ahead.

We transfer to the colourful mountain village of Valldemossa, where we allow time to visit the fascinating Costa Nord Centre, full of information on the vicinity and the Tramuntana hills.

It's now time to start the trek north - Our route climbs up to reach the majestic "Archdukes Pathway", offering stunning coastal views, before descending to the heavenly setting of Deia.

Our accommodation is a comfortable guest house in an enviable location. We dine together in Deia and stroll its streets by moonlight!

6 Hrs Walking Approx.

A lazy breakfast on the terrace overlooking the village and then we continue the walk to Port Soller situated on the edge of a crescent shaped bay and surrounded by high mountain scenery.

To get there from Deia we take the old fisherman’s way above the sea to the hamlet of Lluc Alcari, then climb up to the House of Son Mico with its lofty position, to view as far as the eye can see.

The high balcony path is dominated by gnarled olive trees and great photographic opportunities.

We arrive at the back of Port Soller and conveniently right behind a bar, before checking into our seafront hotel for the next two nights.

4.5 Hrs walking approx.

Rest day! But that's entirely up to you, because a guided walk in the locality will be on offer. (This will usually be decided in Soller). Whatever you choose to do, having another day in this marvellous valley with its rich vegetation and attractive warm stone buildings is a must. Please note: This is the only night you need to find your own food.

Today's leg of the journey takes us through an incredible variety of scenery.

The early tram from the waterfront trundles our group to the busy town of Soller some 2.5km’s from the port.

Through narrow twisting streets we leave Soller and head towards the pretty picture postcard hamlet of Biniaraix to start the ascent of a 16th century limestone staircase which has some of the most spectacular vistas anywhere in the Med.

We continue to the distinct cone shaped peak of L'Ofre at 1091m. The day just gets better and better.

We then follow the water pipeline from Cuber Reservoir down through a series of tunnels (Big enough to stand up in) to reach a hidden valley where we find tonight's place to sleep "The Tossals Verds Mountain Refuge". This is trekking at its best, staying up in the hills away from urbanisation under a star-studded sky.

The meal at Tossals will give us another chance to sample local cuisine, and sleeping is in a very comfortable, recently built, bunk style dormitory.

Please note: We take what we need for the day and night at Tossals in our rucksacks, because our luggage has gone to the next stop at Lluc monastery.

6 to 8 hrs. walking approx.

Waking refreshed and ready to tackle anything, today's objective is to ascend the mighty "Puig D’en Gallileu" (1189m) en route to the religious heartbeat of the island "The Monastery of Lluc".

The mountain has a long flat back and stands clear of anything that might obstruct the stunning views from it.

The Monastery is our accommodation for the night and naturally an experience not to be missed. Clean cotton sheets are placed neatly at the end of your bed, but you have to make it yourself. Then it's down to eat a well earned meal with the rest of the group. The food experience here is always a treat!

6 Hrs walking approx.

Our last walking day starts after breakfast at Lluc. The route takes us up through Holm Oak woodland to a plateau called "Coll Pelat" then cuts across a hillside to the spring water bottling plant at Binifaldo. Here we follow the Cami Vell de Pollensa (The old way north before the asphalt road was built) hugging the sides of the mighty Puig Tomir mountain.

Our arrival in Pollensa square marks the end of the trek, but never the memories!

We are transferred across to Alcudia old town and the final accommodation on the tour, a centrally situated B&B full of character. This is our last night together and I guess we'll have a lot to talk about over dinner.

5hrs walking approx.

The tour ends after breakfast on day eight, the homeward journey and getting to Palma Airport :-

A taxi to Palma airport from Alcudia costs approx 78 euros (2009).

The almost hourly public bus from Alcudia requires a change in central Palma and of course the costs are much cheaper than a taxi. Any information needed on this subject will be available from the tour leader.

This holiday should present no difficulties to anyone in good condition who’s used to undulating mountain walking. Most of the route is on well-defined footpaths but there are a few stretches over rough ground.

The trek is graded B overall.

Please note: While the intention is to adhere to the tour itinerary that you’ve just read, a degree of informality and flexibility is built in. There may be some variation to the basic trek due to the weather.

We’ve operated the classic tour in spring and autumn successfully for eight years and the weather can be mixed but generally a lot more settled than northern Europe with an average temp of 65.

Each walker should have adequate travel insurance for the trip and a photo copy of this must be given to the walk leader on arrival.