A guided walk to the summit of Galatzo.

Height: 1027m (3369ft)
Walking Time: Long Route – approximately 4-5 hours (includes 30 minutes at summit).  Short Route – approximately 3 hours.

The Gallery

View our gallery of pictures from Galatzo.

Description

Galatzo is one of the most iconic and singular mountains on the island.  It lies at the south-western tip of the Serra de Tramuntana and remains one of the most popular excursions on the island.  Although difficult in parts, it is is accessible to anyone with a good level of stamina and fitness.  The rewards are worth it however, and the views from the summit are breathtaking in all directions.

Grading

Although the first 20 minutes of this walk is fairly strenuous, overall the walk is suitable for anyone with a good level of fitness.  For the most part you will be following rocky but well defined paths, but there is some scrambling as you approach the summit.

Price

35€ per person (includes transportation to and from a central pick-up point and insurance.)

Payment Terms: A 20% deposit is taken at the time of booking and the remainder should be paid in cash to your guide on the day.

Dates

Please refer to our calendar for dates and to book online.

Transportation

The meeting point is on the main roundabout in Santa Ponsa – next to the bus stops, opposite the taxi rank (there is a “meeting point” sign post there).  Pick-up time is 9.00am and you will be dropped off at the same place at around 3.00pm (but finish times can vary depending on conditions and the pace of the walk).  Hotel pick-up is available in Magaluf , Palmanova and Paguera for an additional 10€ (to request please make your booking as normal and then contact us and provide your hotel details).  Hotel pick-up in the north of the island will only be considered for group bookings, please get in touch for more information.

Safety

Please refer to our safety guidelines.

Weather

The cancellation of a walk is rare, but it can happen, so it is important you understand our approach to adverse weather and our cancellation policy.

Ahead of any walk we will monitor the weather forecast closely.  In most cases where there is light rain or rain is forecast, we will still go ahead with the walk, but naturally will only do so if we deem it safe and if everybody is suitably equipped.  There are exceptions and rare occasions when we might cancel a walk.  These include (but are not limited to):

• A high risk of electrical storms
• A recent heavy snowfall
• Very high winds
• Persistent heavy rain in the days leading up to the walk with no sign of improvement.

We stress again that such situations are rare; but in the event of a walk being cancelled, any deposit paid will of course be refunded (via PayPal or direct to your card).  However, if there is an occasion when we go ahead with a walk but it is abandoned due to worsening conditions then you are still obliged to pay in full and no refund will be issued.

Equipment

Essential equipment:

• Sturdy walking shoes/boots.
• A suitably sized back pack which should contain: 2 litres (minimum) of water/fluids and plenty of high energy food.
• A hat (suitable for protection against the sun and the cold).
• Sunscreen and sun glasses on warmer days.
• Durable trousers – preferably waterproof (while shorts can be worn during warm weather, you should be aware that most walks contain at least some scrambling and you may come into contact with sharp rocks and thorny bramble etc).
• Light waterproof jacket or poncho.

Other useful equipment (optional):

• Walking poles (will be provided by your guide should you not have them).
• Binoculars.
• Camera (your guide will also take some pictures which will be made available to you later).
• Small medical kit (while your guide will carry with them a small medical kit, you might wish to bring your own, especially if you are prone to any particular medical condition for which special medication is required).