Mallorca route guide · Serra de Tramuntana
Riding Carretera de Sobremunt
The estate road up to sa Mola de Sobremunt, and riders name it among the hardest climbs on the island: 572 m of ascent in 6.8 km off the Ma-1041 above Establiments, averaging 8.4 %. Holm-oak wood closes over very nearly the whole of it, terraced parcels behind the walls, and 1.7 km of gravel through the middle of the climb that begins at one sharp cut and ends at another.
This point-to-point line covers 6.8 km, from Establiments toward the gravel through the middle toward sa Mola de Sobremunt.
The mountain character comes from more than gradient. Limestone, tunnel mouths, dry-stone edges, pine shade, reservoirs, and compressed hairpins change the view as much as the elevation.
Captured in muntro Relief, gradient, and how to pace it
This is serious vertical terrain. The road spans 573 m from bottom to top and accumulates 581 m of ascent, with sampled ramps reaching 12.5%. The profile makes the pacing decision visible before the first pedal stroke.
Start conservatively and keep something in reserve for the final third. On a smart trainer the real gradient changes arrive exactly where the road changes, so a smooth power ceiling matters more than chasing speed on every ramp.
Points to watch for
The best Mallorca routes are remembered as a sequence of places, not as a GPX line. These are the changes of scene that organise this ride.
- 01
Establiments
The climb leaves Palma’s western edge and enters the estate road.
- 02
The gravel middle
A 1.7-kilometre unsealed section interrupts an already severe ascent.
- 03
sa Mola de Sobremunt
The finish is buried in holm-oak woodland after the route’s steepest ramps.
Why this road works indoors
muntro does not flatten Carretera de Sobremunt into a workout backdrop. The route’s bends, height, and junction order come from the road itself, while a compatible trainer reproduces the changing gradient under your pedals.
The point-to-point format gives the session a destination. There is no need to invent a finish when the real road already has one.
Before you clip in.
How long is Carretera de Sobremunt?
The route is 6.8 km from start to finish, with 581 m of measured climbing.
How hard is Carretera de Sobremunt?
muntro rates it hard. The route reaches 684 m, accumulates 581 m of ascent, and its sampled steepest gradient is 12.5%.
Can I ride Carretera de Sobremunt indoors?
Yes. The Ride now link opens this exact road in muntro. A compatible smart trainer or power meter can drive the ride directly in the browser.
