11.8 km, 1,150 m, five hours. The great stone staircase of the Tramuntana, cobbled almost throughout, crossing the torrent on a plank bridge. Punishing on the descent — poles matter. Turning back at the top of the gorge makes a far gentler half day.
The Short Way: Drive 12–15 min to Es Verger — From the upper car park it is under 5 km round trip, 250 m of ascent, about two hours — or forty-nine minutes from Pla des Pouet if you drive to the top of the track. The refuge at the summit is open nine in the morning until eleven at night for coffee, cake and sandwiches; hot meals need three days’ notice and there are thirty beds.
From the Orient: 15–20 min — Eight kilometres, 500 m, three to four hours, and the more interesting ascent. Street parking only on the Ma-2100 and very little of it. The Pas de s’Escaleta is a stone stair on a ledge — slippery when wet, and hands are needed in a place or two.