Key facts
| Distance | 15.1 km2,4,5 sources differ: 13.9-15.1 |
|---|---|
| Total ascent | 869 m2,5 sources differ: 810-869 |
| Total descent | 848 m2,5 sources differ: 848-860 |
| Walking time | 5.6 h2,5 sources differ: 4-5.6 |
| Elevation of the Son Amer refuge | 530 m2,3 sources differ: 530-545 |
| Distance | 15.1 km |
| Time | 5.6 h |
| Ascent | 869 m |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Start | Refugi Tossals Verds (Escorca) |
| GR 221 stage | 7 |
| Tickets | overnight stay at Son Amer: dormitory bed €14 with shower, under 16 €9; bed linen €4.50, towel €2; doors 22:00 (1 November-31 March) or 23:00 (1 April-31 October); rooms until 10:00 |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, October, November; morning; in winter check the forecast, because the page mentions snow |
| Crowds | low (editorial assessment) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: sources differ
Getting there
- Start in the mountains by the Cúber reservoir, finish at the Lluc sanctuary (Ma-10); getting back to Lluc by bus or on your own.
- Parking: Lluc: at the sanctuary (not checked)
- Restrictions: TIB lines to Lluc: to be added from the practical entries (not verified).
Questions and answers
When should I avoid GR 221 Stage 7 from Tossals Verds to Son Amer?
On snowy and wet days and in hot weather: the Consell page describes this terrain as at its harshest in snow. In fog poor visibility makes navigation difficult, so carry a GPX track.
How do I get back from Son Amer (Lluc)?
Lluc lies on the Ma-10 and Ma-2130 roads and is a hub for TIB buses. Line numbers and times need to be checked at tib.org: we could not verify them at the time of our check.
Do I need to book a bed at Refugi Son Amer?
Yes: the Consell refuges accept guests only with a prior reservation, daily. You can check availability in the Consell system, and the contact for the Unitat de Refugis is tel. +34 971 173 700.
Is there water or food on GR 221 Stage 7?
The page gives no water sources on the trail. There is food and drink at both refuges (Tossals Verds and Son Amer), so take water for about 5.5 hours.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Puig Major 4.8 km
- Mallorcan olive oil (PDO Oli de Mallorca) 7.2 km
- Lluc Monastery (Santuari de Lluc) 8.2 km
- Sóller oranges 8.9 km
- Binissalem wine (DO) 9.1 km
Beaches
- Port de Sóller beaches 10.8 km
Hiking trails
- Alaró Castle hike 6.3 km
- Puig de Massanella hike 8.2 km
- GR 221 Stage 8: Son Amer - Pont Romà 8.3 km
- GR 221 Stage 6: Muleta - Tossals Verds 12.2 km
Towns and villages
Festivals and events
- Caimari Olive Fair 7.2 km
- Festa des Vermar, Binissalem wine harvest festival 9.1 km
- Dijous Bo fair, Inca 9.4 km
- Es Firó, Moors and Christians in Sóller 11 km
Related
- Lluc Monastery (Santuari de Lluc)
- Puig Major
- Serra de Tramuntana
- GR 221 Stage 6: Muleta - Tossals Verds
- GR 221 Stage 8: Son Amer - Pont Romà
- Puig de Massanella hike
More in this region: Serra de Tramuntana
Sources
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- bookatrekking.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- seu.conselldemallorca.net (accessed 2026-10-29)
- palmaweekly.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.