SÓLLER HIKING FIELD GUIDE
1932 Steps Through Mallorca: The Camí des Barranc from Sóller to Fornalutx
A compact, three‑hour hike up the historic Barranco de Biniaraix—an engineered stairway that threads terraced fields, olive trees and a murmuring stream—this guide explains what to expect and what to pack.
1932 Steps Through Mallorca: The Camí des Barranc from Sóller to Fornalutx.
El Barranco de Biniaraix is a stone‑paved mountain stairway of 1,932 steps that links the towns of Sóller and Fornalutx. Walled terraces, centennial olive trees and the nearby arroyo frame the climb; the Camí des Barranc reads as both engineered route and living cultural landscape, offering sweeping views and quiet places to pause.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Monumental Staircase
The path is an engineered, stone‑paved stairway of 1,932 steps—the Camí des Barranc—built to connect Sóller and Fornalutx and used for generations as a working link across the ravine.
Terraces, Olives and a Murmuring Arroyo
Terraced fields and ancient olive trees line the gorge; during wetter periods the nearby stream accompanies the ascent, adding a sensory layer to the views and the stonework underfoot.
A Living Cultural Landmark
Known locally as the Camí des Barranc, the trail is a heritage route that has served generations of Mallorcans and visitors, celebrated for its traditional engineering and cultural value.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The hike is a concentrated ascent along a historic, stone stairway: you follow the Camí des Barranc upward through enclosed terraces, past olive trees and alongside a burbling arroyo, moving from village streets into a narrow ravine and emerging toward Fornalutx—an experience that blends effort, landscape and local history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who the Barranco de Biniaraix suits—and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a roughly three‑hour outing.
Meet at Av. Juli Ramis.
Closed mountain footwear with a grippy sole, a backpack for personal items, weather‑appropriate clothing, swimsuit and a change of clothes, and at least 1.5 L of water.
The path links Sóller and Fornalutx along the Camí des Barranc; expect terraced agricultural landscapes and stone steps underfoot.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the hike take?
The outing is about three hours in duration.
Where do we meet before the hike?
The meeting point is Av. Juli Ramis.
How many steps are on the trail?
The trail comprises 1,932 stone steps along the Camí des Barranc.
What should I bring?
Bring closed mountain shoes with good grip, a backpack, weather‑appropriate clothing, swimsuit and change of clothes, and at least 1.5 liters of water.
Is the route significant culturally?
Yes—the Camí des Barranc is recognized for its heritage value and has been used for generations as the engineered route between Sóller and Fornalutx.
Is the trail suitable for people with limited mobility?
The route centers on a sustained climb of nearly 2,000 stone steps and is therefore not well suited to travelers with reduced mobility.