Key facts
| Elevation of the summit | 1,364 m1,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Distance | 13 km3,4 sources differ: 12-16 |
| Total ascent | 800 m3,4 sources differ: 800-1,200 |
| Time (total) | 8 h3,4 sources differ: 4-8 |
| Fee for crossing private land | 6 EUR3 1 source |
| Distance | 13 km |
| Time | 8 h |
| Ascent | 800 m |
| Difficulty | hard |
| Start | near Lluc / Coll de sa Batalla (the most common start) |
| Tickets | entry across a private estate: €6 per person according to Click Mallorca (one source, not officially confirmed) |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, October, November; start at dawn; pick a sunny day (Click Mallorca) |
| Crowds | high at weekends (a popular climb) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source sources differ
Getting there
- About 60-70 min from Palma towards the Ma-13 according to Palma Weekly; the most common start is the Lluc area.
- Parking: at Lluc or Coll de sa Batalla (fees not checked)
- Restrictions: The route crosses private land with a fee (€6 per person according to Click Mallorca). TIB lines to Lluc: to be added from the practical entries.
- Without a car: stop Lluc, about 158 m on foot (about 2 min), lines 231, 312 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Questions and answers
When should I avoid climbing Puig de Massanella?
In hot weather and poor visibility: Palma Weekly advises respecting the heat and taking plenty of water, and Click Mallorca recommends a sunny day. It is a demanding full-day expedition, so do not start late.
How do I get back from Puig de Massanella?
The climb is usually out-and-back to the start point at Lluc, so you return by your own car or by TIB bus from Lluc. Lines and times were not verified at the time of our check.
Do I need a permit or reservation for Puig de Massanella?
There is no reservation, but the route crosses private land where, according to Click Mallorca, about €6 per person is charged. The amount and rules have not been confirmed in an official source, so check before you set out.
Is there water or food on the Puig de Massanella hike?
There are no confirmed water sources or places to eat on the trail. Take water and provisions for 6-8 hours, and look for resupply in Lluc.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Lluc Monastery (Santuari de Lluc) 0.1 km
- Mallorcan olive oil (PDO Oli de Mallorca) 5.9 km
- Sa Calobra 7.4 km
- Puig Major 7.9 km
- Coves de Campanet (Campanet Caves) 8 km
Hiking trails
- GR 221 Stage 8: Son Amer - Pont Romà 0.8 km
- GR 221 Stage 7: Tossals Verds - Son Amer 8.2 km
- Puig de Maria hike 12.6 km
- GR 221 Stage 9: Pont Romà - Port de Pollença 12.9 km
- Alaró Castle hike 14.5 km
Towns and villages
- Inca 11.5 km
Festivals and events
- Caimari Olive Fair 5.9 km
- Dijous Bo fair, Inca 11.5 km
Related
- Lluc Monastery (Santuari de Lluc)
- Puig Major
- Serra de Tramuntana
- GR 221 Stage 7: Tossals Verds - Son Amer
More in this region: Serra de Tramuntana
Sources
- wikidata.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- click-mallorca.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- palmaweekly.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- nominatim.openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.