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The Sa Mola quarry in Felanitx

This website talks about the natural beauty of Mallorca all the time but even I must admit sometimes artificial places can be really interesting. The abandoned rock quarry Sa Mola in Felanitx is one of those weird and at times slightly creepy lost places.

Tips and tricks

Review Petzl Sama climbing harness

A do it all harness that works very well and is reasonably priced - those were my criteria when I bought my first “good” harness. After some looking around I found what I searched for in the Petzl Sama - and I have bought a second one after wearing down in three years of heavy use.

Tips and tricks

Review Patagonia Houdini jacket

This is one of the items of clothing that surprised me with how often I do use it. The idea was to have a windproof layer for outdoor activities that does not take up space in a pack but it turns out I carry this thing almost all the time: From multi pitch climbing to a walk around town.

Climbing

The multi pitch lines of Paret dels Coloms on Mallorca

While the bigger lines in the area are all in the Sa Gubia Cirque the sheer of Paret dels Coloms on the opposite side of the valley has some impressive and unique medium length lines on offer.

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Multipitch: Via Socuellamos on El Paredon / Puig Major

Quick info * The classic line on the crown jewel of a wall that is El Paredon (Puig Major). * A mix of harder, steeper pitches in the beginning with a traverse to an easy finish as the second part of the route. * Long mildly technical scrambling descend or steeper scramble and

Climbing

A loop around the Sa Gubia Cirque

The walls of Sa Gubia are THE playground for anyone who is looking for sport bolted multipitch lines on the island of Mallorca. Medium to hard climbing on solid rock in a beautiful Cirque that feels wild and exposed makes you want to come back here again and again.

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Scramble: Galatzo East Face

Quick info * An alternative and more adventurous way to reach the top of Puig de Galatzo, one of the premier hiking peaks of the island * Light scrambling with some exposure * Can be combined with the climb of the Agulla de Forcada (el Bispe) General The popular hiking peak of the

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Multipitch: Agulla Forcada „El Bispe“ / Galatzo

Quick info * Very aesthetic rock tower in a beautiful mountainous setting. * 3 pitches / 105 meters * 5a / 5c / 4b * Trad protection / only some fixed gear at belays and rappel stations * Descent via rappel two short or one longer rappel * Additional variantes and routes on the same tower (up to 5 additional

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Multipitch: Penyal Bernat / Port de Soller

Quick info * A stunning rock tower in a fabulous location that can be climbed fairly easily in one long pitch. * Very crumbly rock and therefore risky * 1 pitch / 35 meters * 4b * No fixed gear except one expansion bolt right under the summit and a set of pitons on the top.

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Multipitch: Na Penyal Arista Brucs / Son Servera

Quick info * Short climb up a rock tower adjacent to the Penyal face above the town of Cala Millor on the east coast * One or two pitches / 40 meters * 5b / 4b * Trad protected / any fixed gear is old and worn (except a new anchor at the top) * Walk off via

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Multipitch: Cavall Bernat East Arete / Port de Pollenca

Quick info * An adventurous route in wild nature above the sea. * Wayfinding challenges on the approach and during the climbing. * 4 pitches / 185 meters * 3c / 4a / 3c / 3c * First three belays bolted, final belay needs to be built. All trad for intermediate protection. * Descent scramble and hike. General Forming the

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Cave: Cova des Genet / Porto Cristo

Quick info * Medium sized cave with many interesting rock formations * Entry by short rappel and exit by jugging * Easy approach hike that can be combined with visiting Cala Varques General Of the many bays of the Mallorcan east coasts Cala Varques (also spelled Cala Barques) might be one of the

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Scramble: Serra de Torrella traverse / Puig Major tunnel

Quick info * A long traverse with some technical sections high above the Soller valley * Needs rappel gear to stay on the ridge proper * Can be combined with an ascent of Penyal de Migdia General Looking up from the town of Soller and beyond the orange and olive groves the Serra

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Canyon: Torrent de s'Arboceret / Arta

Quick info * Remote canyon with several rappels, bushwhacking and some wayfinding challenges * Long outing with 16 kilometers to be covered. 6 km on pathless and technical terrain. * Unique setting outside of the Tramuntana in the North-East of the island General While most readers of this guide will rightfully think of

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Canyon: Torrent de Pareis

Quick info * An absolute classic hike with scramble bits * A truly impressive canyon with up to three hunderd meter high walls and bizarre rock formations * Fairly well known but still possible to enjoy in relative solitude General The Tramuntana mountains are home to many wild canyons formed by the millions

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Multipitch: Via La Comon on El Paredon / Puig Major

Quick info * One of the longest and most impressive lines in the island * Steep and technical climbing through the center of the Paredon wall on Puig Major * Long mildly technical scrambling descent or rappel * Fully bolted, but may need additional protection * 7 pitches / 280 meters * 6a / 5c / 5c / 5c / 6a+

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Cave: Cova Tancada / Port de Alcudia

Quick info * A large cave that can be reached via a hike and easy scramble * No technical gear needed * Fairly popular but definitely not overrun * The approach would be tricky in the rain General Among the caves of Mallorca the Cova Tancada holds a special place because of its sheer

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Scramble: Cavall Bernat traverse / Port de Pollenca

Quick info * A three kilometer long sharp ridge that falls off 300 meters into the sea * Sustained scrambling over several hours call for endurance and concentration * No technical gear needed General The Boquer valley, which is home to the Agulla de Boquer climb described in this guide, is formed by

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Scramble: Puig Major North East Ridge / Coll de Reis

Quick info * Long mix of hiking and scrambling to reach the actual summit of Puig Major right outside of the military base. * Out and back route. The military zone blocks the way for a circular route. * The main challenges are route finding and the length of the tour. * No technical

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Cave: Cova Mitjana / Canyamel

Quick info * Medium sized stunning cave with a technical entry and exit * Needs gear to rappel into the cave and jug back out * The entry is very close to the sea and can be inaccessible with high waves. * Naturally a good option on a rainy day General Mallorca has many

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Multipitch: Albahida / Sa Gubia

Quick info * THE classic multi-pitch line on the island that is very much worth doing. * A fairly long route on an impressive pillar that continues into a ridge scramble to the peak of Puig de Sa Gubia for a full day out. * Normally 7 Pitches (less or more are possible

Climbing

A wild line above the sea - Climbing the Cavall Bernat East Arete

Many visitors to Mallorca might know the Boquer valley as a great destination for hiking, climbers might even be aware of the boulders or the Agulla Boquer. However if you continue on out to the sea things get wild and a real alpine climb emerges.

vanlife

Benasque and the Aneto - The heart of the Pyrenees

This chapter of our ongoing exploration of the Iberian peninsula brought us into the central Pyrenees and the very heart of this range, the Benasque valley under the mighty Aneto.

Climbing

Pico de Aneto - A solo climb of the highest mountain in the Pyrenees in a day

During a cloudless and warm day in late September I took on the Aneto. Ascending via the classic, partly glaciated route and descending via what has become the new normal route. A long, arduous but at the same time beautiful and memorable day well spent.

Mallorca Adventure Guide

Multipitch: Espolon Aries / Penyal des Migdia

Quick Info * A wild line on the second highest mountain of Mallorca * Combines a 70 meter high chimney system with different possible starts below and exits above * Poor rock quality, difficult wayfinding and few good gear placements make this a dangerous and committing route * Variant described here: 9 pitches / 260