Sa Calobra Express suggested return routes to Alcudia and Port de Pollença
Fancy riding a PB with fresh legs or exploring further?
Ride Sa Calobra with Fresh Legs – Bus Out, Bike Back!
If you want to tackle the world-class Sa Calobra climb with fresh legs, or simply explore more of Mallorca, we offer transport from Alcudia and Port de Pollença to Lluc, the gateway to this iconic climb. From there, you can descend the serpentine road down to the Port de Sa Calobra, before taking on the legendary Coll dels Reis and then cycling back to your accommodation. Bus Out. Bike Back.
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Suggested return routes are below, including some with the additional brilliant and tranquil Cala Tuent road, which add another 10km and 334m climbing to an already amazing climb.
Sa Calobra back to Port Pollenca via the Col de Sa Bataia
70km with 1300m of climbing
Start by riding the 8km of scenic, undulating MA-10, taking in stunning views along the way. Next, tackle the Col dels Reis from the famous orange juice shack (a 2.5km climb at an average gradient of 6%), before descending and gearing up for the legendary Sa Calobra climb.
After the thrilling ascent, return along the MA-10, and enjoy the breathtaking Coll de Sa Bataia into Caimari. From there, take the quiet country lanes back to the coast for the perfect end to a world-class cycling route.
Aqueduct to Sa Calobra to Pollenca via the Coll de Femenia
60km with 1200m of climbing
For a quick and rewarding return to Port de Pollença after tackling Sa Calobra, climb the Coll dels Reis from the famous orange juice shack (a 2.5km climb at 6%), then descend to Port de Sa Calobra. From there, ascend the twisty, world-famous Sa Calobra climb back up to the summit of Coll dels Reis.
Finish your ride by returning along the undulating MA-10, before descending the fast and thrilling Col de Femenia into the charming old town of Pollença.
Sa Calobra, Coll de Sóller and the Orient Valley
130km with 2800m of climbing
Take the Sa Calobra Express to the aqueduct at the base of Coll dels Reis, then climb to the summit before descending the 10 scenic kilometres to Port de Sa Calobra. After soaking in the views, ride back up to complete the world-famous Sa Calobra climb.
Next, tackle the short but steep side of Puig Major, Mallorca’s highest mountain, before descending 15km into the charming old town of Sóller. From Sóller, take on the 28 hairpins of Coll de Sóller, where you can stop for refreshments at Ca’n Topa. Then, descend through the winding roads of Bunyola before making your way through the peaceful Orient Valley to Coll d’Orient. After a final push through the Coll d’Honor, enjoy a tranquil ride back through the lanes to Port de Pollença or Alcudia.
OJ Shack – Sa Calobra -Cala Tuent – Coll de Femenia – Port de Pollensa
70km with 1600m of climbing
Take the Sa Calobra Express to the aqueduct at the base of Coll dels Reis. From there, climb to the summit, then enjoy 10 scenic kilometres of winding descent to Port de Sa Calobra. After soaking in the views, ride back up to the top of Coll dels Reis via the peaceful Cala Tuent (add an extra 10km) to complete the legendary Sa Calobra climb.
Return along the sweeping downhill of Coll de Femenia into the old town of Pollença, then continue back to your accommodation in Port de Pollença, Alcudia, Can Picafort, or elsewhere on the island
OJ Shack – Sa Calobra – Cala Tuent – Coll de Sa Bataia – Campanet – Port de Pollensa
80km with 1700m of climbing
Take the Sa Calobra Express to the aqueduct at the base of Coll dels Reis. Ride up to the summit, then enjoy 10 beautiful kilometres of winding descent to the Port of Sa Calobra. After soaking in the views, climb back to the top of Coll dels Reis via the serene Cala Tuent (add an extra 10km) to complete the famed Sa Calobra climb.
Return via the sweeping downhill of Coll de Sa Bataia into Campanet, then ride through the quiet lanes back to your accommodation in Port de Pollença, Alcudia, Can Picafort, or other locations.
The making of the Sa Calobra road The 12 km stretch of road up from Port Sa Calobra, over the top of Col dels Reis (682m) and down to the aqueduct is reason enough to come cycling in Mallorca. Featuring in most peoples top 10 climbs in the world it is, for a road cyclist, a must do. The scenery is spellbinding and the ride is literally breathtaking. The road, (with an average gradient of 7% was built in read more…
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