Sobremunt, ESP

The Sobremunt is one of Mallorca’s most rewarding climbs, starting in Palma and finishing near the village of Esporles. You cover 7.3 km with 561 metres of elevation gain at an average gradient of 7.7 percent. The area surrounding the Sobremunt has been shaped for centuries by olive groves, stone walls, and small mountain communities.

Furthermore, the Sobremunt carries real cycling heritage on this island. Mallorca has been a training destination for professional teams since the 1990s, and this climb features regularly in spring camp programmes. Riders choose it because the gradient variety and the punchy 17.4 percent maximum section deliver a complete workout in one go.

Sobremunt: The underrated Mallorca climb every cyclist should know

Above all, the final ramps of the Sobremunt are where the climb reveals its true character. You need to pace carefully or the steep pitches will catch you off guard. At the top, the Sobremunt rewards you with sweeping views across the Serra de Tramuntana and the rolling countryside stretching back towards Palma.