Spain · Mediterranean
Puig Major
The highest accessible climb road in Mallorca, taking you to the Monnàber tunnel deep in the Tramuntana mountains. A steady, predictable test of endurance.
- Length
- 14.5 km
- Avg gradient
- 6.0%
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Elevation gain
- 870 m
- Summit
- 885 m
- Hairpins
- 10
Versants
- From Sóller — 14.5 km at 6.0% (max 10%)
- From Pollença — 29.0 km at 4.8% (max 9%)
History
Puig Major is Mallorca's highest peak accessible by road, sitting at 1,445 m. The climb features steep ramps and challenging gradients through Mediterranean scenery.
The road is narrow and technically demanding with tight switchbacks. The views from the summit include vistas across Mallorca and the Mediterranean.
The climb is popular in Mallorca cycling tourism and is used in training and gran fondo routes.