Coll de sa Bastida, ESP

The Coll de sa Bastida is a rewarding Category 4 climb that starts and finishes in the coastal village of Banyalbufar on Mallorca. The pass sits within the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. Historically, these mountain roads connected the remote western villages to the rest of the island.

Furthermore, the Coll de sa Bastida has earned its place in Mallorca cycling culture over many decades. The Tramuntana region attracts professional teams from across Europe every winter because the roads are quiet and the climate is kind. Riders have trained on these slopes long before Mallorca became a mainstream cycling destination.

Coll de sa Bastida: Cycling between the Sea and the Tramuntana

Above all, it is the combination of technical gradient and sweeping Mediterranean views that makes the Coll de sa Bastida memorable. Over 3.2 km you climb 177 metres at an average of 5.5 percent, with a punchy maximum of 13.5 percent to keep you honest. The summit at 290 metres delivers a stunning panorama over Banyalbufar and the deep blue sea below.