Around Alcudia 97

Route overview

Cyclists looking for a long route with substantial climbing over 1400m and varied terrain.

96.6km cycling route on Mallorca from Alcudia with 1408m climbing, passing Pollença and Lluc.

The route starts in Alcudia at near sea level and heads northwest toward the village of Pollença at 8km. After Pollença, there is a steady climb beginning at 13.2km lasting 7.4km, ascending 417m at an average gradient of 5.6%, reaching 521m elevation. The next section climbs from 25.1km for 3.5km gaining 163m to 669m at Lluc village by 25.4km. Beyond Lluc, there are smaller climbs: a 1.8km climb from 34.1km gaining 62m and a 5km climb from 36.6km rising 221m to the route's highest point at 843m around 41.9km. After descending toward Caimari and Selva between 64km and 65.4km, the route continues past Moscari and Campanet. A final stretch runs down toward Port de Pollença at 90.7km before returning to Alcudia, with the lowest point near 89.9km at 3m elevation. The ride gains most climbing in the first half, totalling 1408m over 96.6km. Throughout, the route passes numerous peaks including Puig d'Almadrava, Puig de Santuïri, Puig de Maria, and others near the early sections. Temperatures recorded at the time of the ride were around 29°C in May.

Highlights

• Climb of 7.4km at 5.6% average gradient
• Highest point at 843m near 41.9km
• Villages: Pollença, Lluc, Selva
• Peaks like Puig de Maria and Puig d'Almadrava

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

4½–6½ hours riding

Season

May

Know before you go

• Max gradient of 8.6% on first climb
• No drinking water after 5.6km
• Temperatures up to 29°C in May

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.