- Ascent
- 870 hm
- Distance Ascent
- 14.4 km
- max. gradient
- 12.9 %
- ø gradient
- 6 %
The Puig Major from l’Horta near Sóller is a category 1 climb on Mallorca, covering 14.4 km and 870 m of elevation gain at an average of 6 %, peaking at 12.9 %. The Ma-10 climbs to the tunnel below the island’s highest mountain at 879 m, the highest road point on Mallorca. The summit itself is a military zone.
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Bucket-List Print: Puig Major
The Puig Major is the highest mountain in Mallorca and one of the most iconic cycling climbs on the island. The ascent starts in l’Horta and covers 14.4 kilometres up to Escorca at an elevation of 879 metres. Historically, the summit was a restricted military zone, which adds a unique layer of mystique to this climb.
Furthermore, the Puig Major has a rich cycling history that draws riders from around the world. The route has featured in the Mallorca Challenge and attracts thousands of amateur and professional cyclists every year. However, the average gradient of 6.1 percent and a maximum gradient of 12.9 percent demand serious respect.
Puig Major: Mallorca’s Ultimate Cycling Challenge
Above all, the views over the Sa Calobra valley and the Gorg Blau reservoir make the Puig Major an unforgettable experience. The mountain road carves through some of the wildest and most dramatic landscapes Mallorca has to offer. Overall, this climb combines raw physical challenge with breathtaking scenery in a way few others can match.
Where to stay for the Puig Major and the rest of the Tramuntana is covered in our guide Road cycling in Mallorca.
