Road · Spain
Sa Calobra from Port de Sa Calobra
A mountainous 10 km road cycling route from Sa Calobra, with 677 m of climbing over moleta de Cals Reis.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 10.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 677 m
- Riding time
- 43 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Apr to Jun, Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Sa Calobra
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 677 m
- 10 km
Route description
- Sa Calobra
- moleta de Cals Reis
This route starts at Sa Calobra near the ferry point and ascends 677 m over 10.1 km to reach Port de Sa Calobra at 720 m. Most of the climbing (59%) occurs in the first half of the route. It follows mainly minor roads, with 9.9 km ridden on this class and 9.5 km on the Ma-2141.
The road surface is predominantly paved (97%), with just 3% gravel or unpaved sections. The gradient remains challenging, averaging 6.7% with a maximum of 9.2%, including 8.5 km over 5% gradient and 2.5 km over 8%. The steepest 500 m stretch hits 8.9% at 9.4 km.
Services are limited along the climb: a restaurant called Ses Taronges is off-route at 0.4 km, and at the finish near 9.5 km is Bar "coll dels reis". There is a water spring (Font de sa Mata) near 8.9 km and toilets at start and finish. No shops or fuel stations are available. A bailout point is at the ferry location in Sa Calobra.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs moleta de Cals Reis (10.1 km at 6.7 %).
- Tops out at 720 m, 10.1 km in.
Highlights
- Near Mola de Can Termes 354 m at 0.5 km
- Near Els Castellots 752 m at 8 km
- Near moleta de Cals Reis 781 m at 10.1 km
- Steepest 500 m at 9.4 km with 8.9% gradient
Along the route
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moleta de Cals Reis | 0 km | 10.1 km · 677 m · 6.7 % · max 9.2 % | 10.1 km · 677 m · 6.7 % | 720 m |
moleta de Cals Reis · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water 8.5 km from 0.4 km to 8.9 km
- 8.6 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or higher
- Steep gradients: 8.5 km over 5%, 2.5 km over 8%, maximum 9.2%
- 3% gravel or unpaved surface
