Cap de Formentor is not technically a climb, but rather a series of short ascents. However, its profile is included by popular demand and because it is, arguably, the most picturesque ride in the whole of Mallorca.
The scenery changes several times along the peninsula. The first few kilometres offer a great view of Pollensa Bay, before it becomes more remote, with great views of the coastline. Finally, you reach the lighthouse, perched beautifully at the end of the road.
It is not a particularly difficult ride, but if you go to the lighthouse and back then you will have accumulated the best part of 1,000m of elevation gain, so it is no walk in the park either!
Cap de Formentor is open throughout the year.
There are great coastal views along most of the route
Roads & Traffic
The road surface is in very good condition throughout, having been recently repaved.
There are usually some cars on the first part of the climb, but it is all tourist traffic and not really bothersome for cycling. After the first short climb the volume of traffic
reduces considerably, and cars are banned from the second part of the road at busier times of the year.
The ride along the peninsula is suitable for both sporty and leisure riders in good shape
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