Puig de Can Cabrit: Hiking Mallorca’s Quiet Tramuntana Peak

Why Puig de Can Cabrit Stands Out

Unlike the busier summits of Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana, Puig de Can Cabrit offers solitude and expansive views without crowds. At 697 metres, the peak rises above terraced olive groves and pine forest between Valldemossa and Deià, delivering clear sightlines across the Mediterranean to the south and the jagged Tramuntana ridge to the north.

How to Reach the Trailhead

Drive the Ma-1130 road that links Valldemossa with the coast. A small parking pull-off sits roughly 4 km north of Valldemossa at Coll des Puig de Can Cabrit. From Palma, allow 35–40 minutes by car. Public transport is limited; the nearest bus stop is in Valldemossa, requiring an additional 5 km uphill walk.

The Hike Itself

The standard out-and-back route follows a clear, rocky path that climbs steadily through holm oak and Aleppo pine. The round trip covers 5.5 km with 350 m of elevation gain and takes most walkers 2–2.5 hours. Near the top, a short scramble leads to a trig point and stone wind shelter. On clear days the panorama includes the entire Badia de Palma and, to the west, the unmistakable profile of Puig Major.

Flora and Wildlife

Spring brings blooming rosemary, wild thyme and the endemic Balearic violet. Look for black vultures circling overhead and the occasional wild goat on the steeper slopes.

Best Time to Visit

October to June offers comfortable temperatures and fewer midday hikers. July and August bring intense heat and strong tramuntana winds; start early if you must visit then. Winter days are short but often crystal clear.

Nearby Attractions

• Valldemossa’s historic Carthusian monastery and Chopin museum, 10 minutes south.
• The coastal village of Deià with its pebble coves, 15 minutes north.
• Further Tramuntana walks such as the GR-221 dry-stone route that passes close by.