Mallorca, sunlit and undiscovered

Moderate. You should enjoy walking and be in good physical condition. 2 to 5/6 hours of walking per day and/or 300 to 700m of ascent and 300 to 1000m of descent during the day. The paths are sometimes rocky. There are no technical difficulties, but you need to be in good physical condition.

No main luggage to carry: you only carry a small daypack with your picnic lunch and the things you need for the day. Your luggage will be waiting for you at your accommodation each evening. We recommend keeping a change of clothes in your bags, as your luggage may occasionally arrive late due to rare, unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic jams.

From 2 people.

8 days / 7 nights / 6 days of walking.

You will be sent a digital travel pack containing the route guide (in French), the list of accommodation and your vouchers. You will also have access to a GPS app. There is no guide accompanying you on this trip.

4*-rated hotels (3 nights), Lluc Monastery (2 nights), a 3*-rated hotel in Port Soller (2 nights); in rooms for two people with a private bathroom. Single rooms are available on request, subject to availability.

Lluc Monastery

Meals

Breakfast is included. For lunch, you can order a picnic from your hotel, buy supplies where you are staying, or stop at a traditional inn along the way. In the evening, you can dine at one of the restaurants near your hotel. Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start

On Day 1 at your hotel in Port Alcudia.

End

On Day 8 after breakfast in Playa de Palma.

By plane

There are many direct flights between France and Palma de Mallorca with full-service and low-cost airlines. Flights are not included in your trip, but we can arrange them with a full-service airline; please contact us. Mallorca Airport.
Getting to Port Alcudia from Palma Airport
From Palma de Mallorca Airport, take a bus (EMT route 1) to Palma bus station (buses every 15 minutes, journey time 20 minutes, 3 €). Then take a bus from Palma to Port Alcudia (route 302, approximately 1 hour, 7€) or a taxi, approximately 1 hour, 100 € per journey.
Getting to Palma Airport from Playa de Palma
Palma Airport is approximately 5km from Playa de Palma. You can take a bus (route A2, journey time approximately 25–30 minutes, approximately 5 €) or a taxi (the quickest option and inexpensive), approximately 30 € per journey.

By boat

There are ferry crossings to Palma from Barcelona (crossing time approximately 6 to 7 hours 30 minutes), Dénia, Formentera, Ibiza, Valencia and Menorca. You can take your vehicle on board the ferry. For more information, visit the Balearia website.

A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim along the way or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; you therefore swim under your own responsibility and at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – walking, cycling and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector develop more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we are committed to:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the traveller’s ethical charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and make meaningful connections with others.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has held Travelife Partner status, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification scheme, recognises our concrete actions to support responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in accordance with our sustainable development policy

In this section, you will find links to products from our partner Alpinstore, a French online retailer specialising in outdoor equipment, based in Annecy.

For carrying your belongings

• A comfortable 30 to 50 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack, a travel bag in good condition or a suitcase that is not too bulky. One bag per person, limited to 15 kg

Discover how to pack your hiking backpack properly in our magazine.

For hiking

For maximum comfort, choose a layered clothing system: warm base layers (leggings + top) such as “Carline” or “Capilene” (hollow fibres that wick away perspiration) + a sweatshirt or fleece jacket + a mountain jacket and overtrousers with a waterproof, breathable membrane (such as Gore-Tex or equivalent) for bad weather. In general, except in hot climates and countries, avoid cotton, which traps moisture next to your body (and dries slowly), and choose suitable synthetic fabrics instead.

• Hiking boots with ankle support, a good treaded sole, a supportive heel counter and good waterproofing
• Comfortable hiking socks (at least 3 pairs)
• A fleece
• Comfortable walking trousers (quick-drying technical fabric)
• Comfortable technical shorts
• Technical T-shirts or base layers (quick-drying fabric)
• A long-sleeved shirt
• Walking poles (telescopic), which are very important for making walking easier. Discover all the benefits of hiking poles in our dedicated article or read how to choose your hiking poles

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing has also become available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of resisting perspiration odours!

For your picnic lunch

• Your eating kit: a bowl, plastic container or plate, and cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
• 1 or 2 water bottles (a total capacity of at least 1,5 L) – essential –; an insulated flask for winter

For protection from sun and rain

• Sunscreen (high protection)
• Sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat
• A rain poncho or a waterproof jacket such as a softshell or Gore-Tex jacket, and waterproof trousers if needed

After your walk

• A pair of trainers or running shoes for the evening
• A change of clothes and underwear
• A toiletry bag and a small towel
• Swimwear and a towel for wellness facilities (where specified) or swimming
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, surgical masks, hand sanitiser, plasters, sterile compresses and a bandage, gauze, disinfectant, arnica granules and aspirin, etc. (Please note that this list is not exhaustive and should be adapted to your own medical needs.)

Find these tips in our article #“What to take with you on a hike”.

This list is intended as a guide and should be adapted to suit your trip and the season in which you travel.

Country: Spain
Archipelago: Balearic Islands
Highest point: Puig Major (1445m)
Largest city: Palma
Population: 869067 inhabitants

Clichés abound about the largest of the Balearic Islands. Yet Mallorca is much more than sunshine, beaches and hotels.
In the heart of Mallorca lie villages surrounded by farmland, olive trees and almond trees whose white blossoms blanket the landscape in February. The archipelago’s capital, Palma de Mallorca, holds some lovely surprises behind the walls of its old town.
As for the winding Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is utterly captivating. Stretching along the island’s entire west coast, it plunges towards the sea in dramatic cliffs and rugged peaks, rising to more than 1000m above the water. Here, the handful of hilltop towns and villages, surrounded by citrus groves, are complemented by charming little harbours tucked into tiny coves, reached along twisting roads with countless bends.
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Travel documents

Travellers visiting Spain, including minors, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals). For further information, visit the website of the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Health

Bring your European Health Insurance Card, which you should request from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure. Health and hygiene conditions are similar to those in France.

Country calling code: +34.

There is no time difference between France and Mallorca.

Mallorca, together with the other Balearic Islands, enjoys eight months of glorious weather. This gives visitors the freedom to choose a convenient time to visit Mallorca and enjoy the sunshine. The best times to visit Mallorca, away from the tourist crowds while still enjoying pleasant weather, are the shoulder seasons: April–May and September–October.
So, when is the best time to visit Mallorca? Here is some additional information to help you decide:
Across Mallorca, the weather is favourable in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The months with the most favourable weather for visiting Palma de Mallorca are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. On average, the hottest months in Palma de Mallorca are July and August, and the coldest months are January and February. The best months for swimming in Palma de Mallorca are June, July, August, September and October.
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Spanish.

Euro.