Palma to Alcudia
- 68 km
- 356 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 356 m
- 68 km
Route overview
This route suits cyclists prepared for moderate distance and steady climbing of 364 m over 68 km.
A 68 km route from Palma to Alcudia, Mallorca, with 364 m climbing and varied road types.
Starting in Palma at Santa Catalina, the route initially passes through urban areas including Bons Aires and Pere Garau. The first 14 km are mostly flat, with a mix of major roads and minor streets, and some cycle lanes. Climbing begins around km 14.3 with a 3.3 km ascent gaining 105 m at an average gradient of 3.2%, peaking at 141 m. After this, the road continues past Santa Eugènia and Laiar, heading towards Ruberts where the second climb starts at 27.5 km, lasting 2.9 km with an 84 m gain at 2.9% average gradient and a top elevation of 178 m. The highest point on the route lies at 183 m near 30.8 km. The route is 98% paved, with 2% gravel, and includes 30.6 km on main roads, 19.9 km on minor roads, and 8.5 km on roads with cycle lanes. It features a longest continuous descent of 2.5 km dropping 44 m. Food and drink options include cafés at 7.4 km and 35.5 km, restaurants near 19.4 km and 60 km, and a café at 64.6 km. Shops, water, fuel, bike shops, and toilets are scattered along the route, with one 12.2 km stretch from 47.8 to 60 km lacking cafés, shops or water. Bailout points and stations exist at Palma and Sineu. The route ends near Alcùdia and Sa Marina at sea level, passing close to Puig de Defla, a 162 m peak near 35.8 km, beneath the route.
Highlights
- Climb starting at 14.3 km with 105 m gain
- Highest point at 183 m near 30.8 km
- Puig de Defla peak near 35.8 km
- Longest descent of 2.5 km dropping 44 m
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 14.3 km | 3.3 km | 105 m | 3.2 % | 6.9 % | 141 m |
| — | 27.5 km | 2.9 km | 84 m | 2.9 % | 5.5 % | 178 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 46% main road · 30% minor road · 13% road with cycle lane · 4% quiet street
- Main roads
- 30.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 21.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 11.2 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Ma-3011 (28 km), Ma-13 (8 km), Ma-3512 (7 km), Ma-3442 (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 11% climbing · 12% descending · 77% flat
- Steep sections
- 1 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 6.2% at 16 km
- Longest descent
- 2.5 km from 32.4 km, dropping 44 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 0.1 kmDrinking water · 80 m off route
- 1.7 kmLas Palmas · café · 30 m off route
- 1.9 kmEroski City · supermarket · on the route
- 2.2 kmFarmacia Sanz Guillén · pharmacy · on the route
- 7.4 kmes Petit cafè · café · 60 m off route
- 7.4 kmBicipalma 4 · bike rental · 50 m off route
- 19.3 kmSes Olleries · petrol station · 50 m off route
- 19.4 kmToilets · 280 m off route
- 34.7 kmRepsol · petrol station · 230 m off route
- 34.9 kmAprop - Ca na Maria · supermarket · 50 m off route
- 35.6 kmPAC d'es Pla · clinic · 70 m off route
- 46.1 kmRepsol · petrol station · 70 m off route
- 46.9 kmSpar · supermarket · 60 m off route
- 46.9 kmPharmacy · 50 m off route
- 63.2 kmMoeve · petrol station · 40 m off route
- 64.6 kmBon Apetit · café · on the route
- 64.6 kmniu wave · bike shop · 30 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 1.5 km — Palma (station), 870 m off route
- 35.5 km — Sineu (station), 250 m off route
Worth a stop
- 35.4 km — Cova del Molí d'en Gaspar (attraction)
- 40.5 km — Cova de Son Fiol (ruins)
- 47.1 km — Monument als donants de sang (monument)
At the start
- The Guinness House · café · 120 m
- Reposteria del monasterio de Santa Clata · bakery · 420 m
- Møcåro · café · 410 m
- Nano · bike shop · 390 m
At the finish
- Restaurant Denario · restaurant · 80 m
- Bocchoris Lounge & Chill Out Bar · bar · 90 m
- Luna Bar · bar · 100 m
- Hürzeler · bike shop · 260 m
- Restaurant Àncora · restaurant · 260 m
Stay after this ride
- Villa Ses Glasses · apartment · 2.5 km from the finish
- Can Tem · hotel · 2.6 km from the finish
- Can Mostatxins · hotel · 2.6 km from the finish
- Ca'n Pere · hotel · 2.7 km from the finish
- ARA Alcudia · hotel · 2.7 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 2½–3½ hours riding
- May
- Sep to Jun — daily highs of 15–29 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 12.2 km with no café, shop or water from 47.8 km to 60 km
- 30.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 21.4 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
- 2% gravel or unpaved surface