Camins de s'Arxiduc (CDA)

Camins de s'Arxiduc (CDA)

The CDA follows part of the GR-221 and the Camí de s’Arxiduc, the Archduke’s path above the coast. From Valldemossa it climbs to Puig Gros and Puig Es Caragolí, with the sea below, descends to the coastal village of Deià and follows the coastline to Port de Sóller. The organiser gives about 1,000 metres of ascent and 1,300 of descent. Our catalogue has 1,404 m.

One detail matters on race day: the 850 m Gingles de Son Rullan section must be walked, with a 20-minute penalty for running it. There is no outside assistance on the course, poles need rubber tips and a spare set, and the time limit is 5 hours. CDA earns 1 Running Stone.

On a Sunday morning the people following are often already at the harbour after the longer races. The runner’s Livebib link shows the position on the course line, the distance covered and a finish estimate for Port de Sóller that updates past Deià. If the phone loses signal on the coast path, the position carries on along it, marked as estimated.