Ruta de Pedra en Sec GR221 – Dry Stone Route

This famous walk runs from Port d'Andratx, in the south-west of Mallorca, all the way to Port de Pollença, in the north-west, following ancient cobbled paths through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.

The most iconic hiking route in Mallorca, the 'Ruta de Pedra en Sec' or Dry Stone Route follows 168.4km of signposted trails through dry stonework terraces where olive trees have been growing for centuries, mountain villages, pine and holm oak forests and olive groves, also offering breathtaking sea views.

The main route links the villages of Estellencs and Esporles for a total of 91.7km. There are another 76.7km of variants going through picturesque spots like S'Arracó, Puigpunyent, Orient, Cala Tuent or Puig de Maria. The highest point is the Coll de ses Cases de sa Neu, at just over 1200m.

A guide is recommended for this route, please see our Guides & Tours page to book one. You can also book your refuge online. For further information with maps for the route, you can visit the official website or download the guide for the GR221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec with detailed descriptions of each stage.

The refuges

All along the Ruta de Pedra en Sec, there are mountain refuges where hikers can spend the night. All of the stages start and end at one of them, making it really easy to plan your journey. They all have communal dormitories, with a few offering smaller bedrooms and offer meals, toilets, showers with hot water and heating. You'll need to pay a fee if you also want to use their bed linen and towels (not available at the Coma d'en Vidal refuge). There is also a hostel in the Castell d'Alaró for those choosing to do Variant D.

The Coma d'en Vidal, Muleta, Tossals Verds and Son Amer refuges can be booked online in advance on the Consell de Mallorca website or by phone +34 971 173 700. Online booking is also available for the Can Boi refuge, the Pont Romà refuge and the Castell d'Alaró Guesthouse.