Puig Major
Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sóller | 871m | 854m | 14.5 km | 5.9% | 553 | *** |
Climb Description
Puig Major is the highest climb in Mallorca and is situated in the Tramuntana Mountains in the north of the island. It is not a particularly difficult climb as the gradients are very steady, allowing you to settle into a nice rhythm. The climb follows the Ma-10 for its entire length and finishes just after a tunnel near the Cuber Reservoir.The scenery along the climb is typical of the Tramuntana Mountains; largely rocky but with some pine woodland. There are pleasant views looking down onto Sóller, but it rarely opens up giving you a full panorama, and the coast is mostly hidden by the mountains on your left hand side.
The better scenery is found if you continue along the Ma-10 after Puig Major in the direction of Sa Calobra and Pollensa. At the top of Puig Major, there is a road that continues further towards the mountain peak itself, but this is now a military base and is not accessible for cyclists.
Puig Major is usually open all year. There is a small chance of snow in January and February which will close access, but this is normally only for a day or two at a time, and does not happen every year. In July and August the heat and traffic makes it less pleasant than during the rest of the year.
Roads & Traffic
The road surface is in excellent condition for the entire length of the climb. It is wide and with gentle corners, which also make for a fast descent.
There are some cars on the road throughout the year, particularly on the lower slopes between Sóller and Fornalutx. But it is nowhere near busy enough to really affect the enjoyment of the climb.
Coll de Sóller
Can Costa
Sa Calobra
Coll de Sa Batalla
Coll d'Honor
Coll d'Orient
There are some cars on the road throughout the year, particularly on the lower slopes between Sóller and Fornalutx. But it is nowhere near busy enough to really affect the enjoyment of the climb.
Alternative Routes
It is possible to climb Puig Major from the other side, on the Ma-10, starting near the Lluc Sanctuary. This is a rolling road which finishes short climb of around 5km at 5% average gradient; however, to get to the start you will have to have already climbed the Coll de Femenia or Coll de sa Batalla, which adds to the overall challenge.Nearby Climbs
Coll de Sóller
Can Costa
Sa Calobra
Coll de Sa Batalla
Coll d'Honor
Coll d'Orient
Cycling Holidays
Our Mallorca Mountains & Coast cycling holiday climbs to Puig Major as a route option from Port Sóller.In the links below you can find out more about this tour and other similar holidays that we are currently running.