Cap de Formentor Lighthouse from Port de Pollença

Port de Pollença, Mallorca, SpainRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Last ridden Saturday 31st May 2025

49 km
Distance: 720 m
Elevation gain: Moderate
Difficulty: Paved
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On the road: Cap de Formentor Lighthouse from Port de Pollença

Elevation profile

Total ascent: 720 m
Distance: 49 km

Route overview

Cyclists prepared for a medium-distance ride with 785 m climbing and varied gradients.

48.9 km out-and-back ride to Cap de Formentor lighthouse from Port de Pollença in Mallorca, Spain with 785 m climbing.

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.

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

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

Port de Pollença 42.1 km

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
Alcudia climb	6.8 km	3.3 km	193 m	5.8 %	8 %	202 m
—	13.3 km	2 km	52 m	2.6 %	3.9 %	67 m
Alcudia climb	17 km	3.3 km	132 m	4 %	11.1 %	218 m
—	23.1 km	1.4 km	63 m	4.6 %	8.8 %	192 m
Alcudia climb	33.4 km	3.4 km	188 m	5.6 %	8.6 %	201 m

High point 218 m at 26.2 km; low point 0 m.

Alcudia climb · starts at 6.8 km

3.4 km at 5.6% · 190 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Alcudia climb · starts at 17 km

3.3 km at 4% · 132 m

Alcudia climb · starts at 33.4 km

3.4 km at 5.6% · 188 m

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 71% minor road · 9% path · 9% cycle path · 4% road with cycle lane
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: Paved throughout
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