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PUIG DE GALATZO
Drive to Puigpunyent. Distance from Palma is 14 km. Once
there turn left towards Gallilea. 400 meters in this direction , and
just after the church, you will se a sign. La Reserva Puig de Galatzo.
Now follow the signs and after 3.2 km you get to a Y junction with an
other sign. The left road leads to La Reserva, the right turn lead to
Galatzo. After an other 2.2 kilometer you take a right turn (second road). A
few hundred meters down you can park. From here the walking starts. You
find a old stone well at this point.
First stop is "the saddle". There is a path leading halfway
through a wooded area. Out in the open you can see the destination. Look
back now and again so you can find the way back to the car. Once
arriving at "the saddle" you follow the track
on the north side. The view is
fantastic, but it is not easy walking. Beware that the temperatures can
drop suddenly in the winter, and also you can enter low lying clouds.
Best time is spring and autumn for this trip. The trip up will last 2-3
hr, down is aprox. 1 hr. Bring something to drink. Remember you have to
get down again, do not use all your strength to get to the top. Several
times I only made it to "the saddle".
Update 2003. There is now a watchman tower built by
"the saddle" Also wood signs have been placed to mark the route.
The route down towards Estellencs is marked now as well.
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Duration |
Aprox.
4 hr. |
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Hight
diffirence |
400 meter. |
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Distance |
6 Km. |
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Suitable
all seasons, but hot in summer. Danger of low
temperatures, high winds, mist and fog, especially in
winter. In places the track is steep, with many
loose stones. |
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