Sa Calobra Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

12.4
PDI
6.3 mi
DISTANCE
2,146 ft
GAINED
6.3 %
AVG. GRADE

FULL CLIMB STATS

Page Contributor(s): Magnus Verbrugge, Canada; Lisa Irizarry, New York, New York.

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Those familiar with Mallorca will invariably recommend Sa Calobra as the Must-Do climb on the island.  See PJAMM's Sa Calobra loop at 125 kilometers and 2,446 meters elevation gain. 

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See PJAMM's Sa Calobra loop at 125 kilometers and 2,446 meters elevation gain. 

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Difficulty: Strenuous
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Apr 29, 2023
difficulty: Challenging
scenery: 4
traffic: 2
road: 4
Apr 29, 2023
scenery: 4
traffic: 2
road: 4
The Mallorca must do climb, Sa Calobra is similar to some good climbs in France and Italy for length and gradient. It is a good early season challenge to get to the top. Try to avoid the middle of the day when the buses are going up and down. The descent can be slow due to all of the cars and bicycles - add in buses and you may come to a stop at many corners.
May 5, 2022
difficulty: Strenuous
scenery: 5
traffic: 3
road: 5
May 5, 2022
scenery: 5
traffic: 3
road: 5
Probably the most epic climb in Mallorca due to the stunning scenery, engineering marvel of the road, and challenge. Cap Formentor offers breathtaking views of the sea, but the road itself is not as impressive and the climbs not nearly as challenging. There are a good number of tourist cars and buses on the road, and hundreds of other cyclists when I did it in late April, but the vehicles were generally very mindful of cyclists. There are tight spots where you will have likely have vehicles within 2 or 3' of you, and the mountain side or cliff the same distance on the other.
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Sa Calobra, Mallorca, Spain

Ride 10.2 kilometers gaining 648 meters at 6.3% average grade.

Cycling Sa Calobra in Mallorca is a challenging and exhilarating experience. Sa Calobra is a famous cycling route located in the Tramuntana Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Climb begins at port de Sa Calobra with stunning views of the Mediterranean Ocean.

This is the most scenic, famous and popular bike climb on the Spanish island of Mallorca.  It is known for its 270 degree hairpin and popularity with professional cyclists. There are 14 hairpins from kilometer 6.1 to 9.6 averaging 7.3%, ending with the 270 degree hairpin (Nus de Sa Corbata at kilometer 9.5).

You’ll need to descend to the port village of Sa Calobra on the northwest coast of Mallorca to start this magnificent and truly Bucket List climb. The road is single lane and opened in 1933 featuring many hairpins and the famous 270° loop.

Lisa Irizarry’s 77 mile Sa Calobra loop - this one begins and ends in Alcudia at the northern end of the island. This climb includes the following climbs:  Col de la Batalla South,  Col de Cal Reis and Sa Calobra.

The amazing hairpins with the Balearic Sea from kilometers 5-9

Some of the amazing sites along this magnificent bike climb.

 Sa Calobra is a popular tourist destination, and the road can get busy, especially during peak travel seasons. It's advisable to plan your ride early in the day to avoid heavy traffic and enjoy a more peaceful experience.

Just past Mirador de Sa Calobra

PJAMM’s Lisa Irizarry - uber climber and adventurer extraordinaire.

While the 270° loop is the most famous and well-known part of this grand climb, it does finish at a Coll (pass) - Coll dels Reis at 682 meters.