Road · Spain
Cap de Formentor Lighthouse from Port de Pollença
A hilly 49 km road cycling out-and-back route from Port de Pollença, Mallorca, with 720 m of climbing over Alcudia climb (202 m) and Alcudia climb (200 m).
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 48.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 720 m
- Riding time
- 2½–3 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Traffic
- Mostly minor roads
- Food & water
- Longest gap 17 km
- Best months
- Apr to Jun
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start and finish
- Port de Pollença
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 720 m
- 49 km
Route description
- Port de Pollença
- Alcudia climb (202 m)
- Alcudia climb (218 m)
- Alcudia climb (200 m)
- Port de Pollença
Starting at Port de Pollença, the route heads out along the Ma-2210, primarily on minor roads (33.3 km) with some cycle paths and lanes (6.3 km). The surface is mostly paved (92%) with short gravel and unmapped sections (4% each). From km 6.8 there is a 3.3 km climb gaining 193 m at an average gradient of 5.8% with sections up to 8%, followed by several smaller climbs scattered along the route. The highest point is 218 m at 26.2 km.
The ride has 29% climbing and 30% descending with a mix of gradients, including 6.4 km over 5%, 1.3 km over 8%, and a short 0.2 km above 10%. The longest descent is 3.5 km dropping 189 m starting from 38.4 km. The turnaround is near the Cap de Formentor lighthouse, where cafes and toilets are available at 23.4 km and again at the turnaround. Shops and bike services are found at start and finish. There is a 17.2 km stretch without cafe, shop, or water from 6.2 to 23.4 km, so prepare accordingly.
Along the way, notable viewpoints include Watchtower Albercutx at 10.7 km, Mirador del Racó d’en Tomàs at 19.1 km, and Cap de Formentor at 23.4 km. The route surface and road mix provide varied riding conditions, mostly on minor roads and paths, with a small section (1.2 km) on a main road without a cycle lane. The ride suits those prepared for climbs and some exposed sections, especially considering limited facilities mid-route.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Alcudia climb (202 m) (3.4 km at 5.6 %), Alcudia climb (218 m) (3.3 km at 4 %) and Alcudia climb (200 m) (3.4 km at 5.6 %).
Highlights
- Cap de Formentor lighthouse viewpoint at 23.4 km
- Climb from km 6.8 for 3.3 km at 5.8% avg gradient
- Watchtower Albercutx viewpoint near 10.7 km
- Longest descent 3.5 km starting at 38.4 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcudia climb (202 m) | 6.8 km | 3.3 km · 193 m · 5.8 % · max 8 % | 3.4 km · 190 m · 5.6 % | 202 m |
| Unnamed climb | 13.3 km | 2 km · 52 m · 2.6 % · max 3.9 % | — | 67 m |
| Alcudia climb (218 m) | 17 km | 3.3 km · 132 m · 4 % · max 11.1 % | 3.3 km · 132 m · 4 % | 218 m |
| Unnamed climb | 23.1 km | 1.4 km · 63 m · 4.6 % · max 8.8 % | — | 192 m |
| Alcudia climb (200 m) | 33.4 km | 3.4 km · 188 m · 5.6 % · max 8.6 % | 3.4 km · 188 m · 5.6 % | 201 m |
Alcudia climb (202 m) · full ascent, starts at 6.8 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Alcudia climb (218 m) · full ascent, starts at 17 km
Alcudia climb (200 m) · full ascent, starts at 33.4 km
Traffic, surface and gradient
Mostly minor roads and streets on the map; 1.2 km is on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Roads
- 71% minor road · 9% path · 9% cycle path · 4% road with cycle lane · 8% other roads and tracks
- Main roads
- 1.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Cycle paths
- 6.3 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Ma-2210 (33 km)
- Surface
- Predominantly paved: 92% is mapped as paved, 4% as unpaved or gravel and 4% has no surface data.
- Gradient
- 29% climbing · 30% descending · 41% flat
- Steep sections
- 6.4 km over 5% · 1.3 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 10.1% at 17.9 km
- Longest descent
- 3.5 km from 38.4 km, dropping 189 m
Food, water and services
The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 17 km, from km 6 to 23. Along the route: 133 cafés and restaurants, 18 shops, 6 public toilets and 13 bike shops.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 0 kmBar Tritón · bar · 80 m off route
- 0 kmHürzeler · bike shop · 120 m off route
- 4.7 kmDixto. Healthy Fastfood Restaurant - Cafe · café · 60 m off route
- 4.8 kmToilets · on the route
- 5.1 kmSpar · supermarket · on the route
- 23.4 kmFar de Formentor · café · on the route
- 23.4 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 33.7 kmFormentor · bar · 80 m off route
- 33.7 kmToilets · 80 m off route
- 37 kmKiosk · on the route
- 40.4 kmToilets · 30 m off route
- 41.6 kmHolibikes Tours & Coffee · café · on the route
- 42.3 kmCan Jordi · supermarket · on the route
- 42.3 kmBike island · bike shop · on the route
- 43.2 kmPharmacy · 30 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 33.7 km — Ferry, 150 m off route
Worth a stop
- 10.7 km — Watchtower Albercutx (viewpoint)
- 13.8 km — el Putxet (peak, 77 m)
- 19.1 km — mirador del Racó d’en Tomàs (viewpoint)
- 23.4 km — Cap de Formentor (viewpoint)
Start and access
At the start and finish
- Bikes and repair
- Hürzeler (120 m)
- Food and coffee
- Bar Tritón (80 m), Restaurant Àncora (100 m), Bocchoris Lounge & Chill Out Bar (270 m)
Know before you go
- 17.2 km without café, shop or water from 6.2 to 23.4 km
- 1.2 km on main roads without cycle lane