Overview of canyoning in Mallorca
Canyoning in the Serra de Tramuntana
One of the main features of the Serra de Tramuntana, is its dominating Karst morphology, where during the years, realy deep, narrow and truly spectacular canyons have been formed due to the action of the water (with chemical and mechanical erosion). Some of these torrents (as ravines and canyons are known in Mallorca) are classified as some of the most steepest, narrowest and most beautiful in Europe. In some them, you also have the singularity that you can complete it, directly to the Mediterranean Sea.
MallorcAlpina, experts in canyoning
In this way, you can enjoy your aquatic adventure through long and narrow corridors, or deep pools where you can jump in, getting over water cascades at different heights using rappel (abseiling) techniques or sliding down by natural slides. With MallorcAlpina and our 20 years of experience working in the torrents of the Serra de Tramuntana, you will be able to discover this spectacular sport and enjoy with security with a natural surroundings worth of admiration.
I need to take with me:
Sport shoes or mountain boots which are not made of leather (flip flops or sandals are not allowed) and a swimming suit. Some extra clothes to get changed, towel, water and food. In the kit that we provide, among other things, you will also have a backpack or a bag waterproof to keep your things dry.
Guided canyoning in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca. With 3 levels of difficulty
Na Mora Torrent Tour
Canyoning in Fornalutx. Easy level
The canyon
The Na Mora torrent is the perfect way to get started in this exciting sport. It is characterized by its easy level, majestic beauty and by keeping running water for a long time during the wet season. In your tour, have fun jumping into deep pools and abseilings up to 8 meters, small slides and long water corridors.
The approach
1hr 15min walking begins from the Mirador de Ses Barques and descending through the ancient olive grove towards the head of the torrent. The canyon runs from the bottom of the Balitx valley to Cala Ferrera, the point where you leave the torrent and walk back for 1hr 30min along a beautiful coastal path, to port of Sóller.
From 65€/person. Neoprene renting 18€
Difficulty: Without experience
Groups from 1 to 7 people per guide
Technical description of the canyon: Total unevenness 90m and 1250m lenght
Time for approaching and getting back: 2h45, sport zone 2h30-3h
Schedule: Mornings. Sample start, 8.30h
Availability: From October to June, depending on metheorology and water flow
L'Ofre or Biniaraix Torrent Tour
Canyoning in Sóller. Moderate level
The canyon
The torrent de l’Ofre is characterized by being a canyon of medium difficulty, to have a spectacular and wild environment in the sport area and keep plenty of water for a long time during the season. The most significant thing about the canyon is that it has a succession of magnificent waterfalls that save a very steep slope, in a relatively short section of the descent. An aquatic canyon with a really beautiful vertical aspect and with a 34m fractional rappelling as the maximum difficulty.
The approach
It begins in the village of Biniaraix (Sóller) and keeps going up the historic cobbled path, in 1hr 30min you reach the head of the canyon. The ravine descends from the valley of l’Ofre to the Gorg d’en Cati, a point where you leave the ravine and from where you go down 45 min walking to be back to Biniaraix again.
From 80€/person. Neoprene renting 18€
Groups from 1 to 4 people per guide
Difficulty: With previous experience
Technical description: Total unevenness 240m and 500m lenght
Time for approaching and getting back: 2h15, sport zone 3h
Schedules: Mornings. Sample start, 8.30h
Availability: From October to June, depending on metheorology and water flow
Torrent del Gorg Blau - Sa Fosca Tour (Natural Monument)
Canyoning in Escorca. Hard level
The canyon
The descent into the Gorg Blau karst canyon is considered by many canyoners as the most beautiful in Europe. This is not surprising, since throughout its winding route, the narrowness and sustained verticality of its walls that exceed 200m in height and that even form a really long dark sector (Sa Fosca), imposes respect even to the bravest sportman. The Gorg Blau torrent is characterized by being a canyon of high difficulty, as it is very aquatic and long, two characteristics that as the descent progresses, makes strength and body heat decrease.
The approach
Walking along the road and trek down to the head around 30min. The canyon, from the very beginning, the old Turixant electric power station, is encased and continues its course forming a really thin and deep cut in the relief of the mountain until it reaches s’Entreforc, a point where its waters continue through the Torrent de Pareis to the sea and the return uphill on foot lasts about 2 hours for us.
The Gorg Blau torrent is like a symphony to beautiful nature, where the pentagram is vertical and the notes are written in water. (EC)
From 110€/person. Neoprene renting 18€
Groups from 1 to 3 people per guide
Difficulty: With previous experience
Technical description: total unevenness 320m and 2700m lenght
Time for approaching and getting back: 2h30, sport zone 5-6h
Schedules: Mornings. Sample start, 7.30h
Availability: From November to May, depending on metheorology and water flow