Sa Calobra from Port de Sa Calobra

Route overview

Cyclists suited to a steep 10 km climb with sustained gradients.

10.1 km climb from Sa Calobra to Port de Sa Calobra in Spain with 677 m elevation gain.

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.

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

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

43 min

Best months

Apr to Jun, Oct — daily highs of 19–27 °C in those months

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

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