Riding Alcúdia–Sa Calobra loop
The northern half of the range in one long day from Alcúdia: about 109 kilometres and 2,000 metres of climbing. Round the bay to Port de Pollença and Pollença, up to Lluc and its sanctuary, down to Sa Calobra and back up to the Coll de sa Batalla, then home through Selva, Campanet and sa Pobla.
This is a true 108.9 km circuit: the road closes naturally rather than using an artificial turnaround.
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 721 m from bottom to top and accumulates 2,000 m of ascent, with sampled ramps reaching 12.5%. The profile makes the pacing decision visible before the first pedal stroke.
Treat this as a long mountain day. Fuel before you need it, cap the early effort, and let the descents reset your breathing; the profile is too large to rescue with one heroic final interval.
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
Alcúdia
The route rolls away from Alcúdia, giving you a few minutes to find cadence and read the road ahead.
- 02
Pollença
Pollença is one of the route’s defining changes of scene and a useful marker for pacing the ride.
- 03
Lluc
Lluc is one of the route’s defining changes of scene and a useful marker for pacing the ride.
- 04
Sa Calobra
Sa Calobra is one of the route’s defining changes of scene and a useful marker for pacing the ride.
- 05
Selva
Selva is one of the route’s defining changes of scene and a useful marker for pacing the ride.
Why this road works indoors
muntro does not flatten Alcúdia–Sa Calobra loop 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.
Because the course closes naturally, it works especially well for repeated laps, steady endurance rides, and comparing the same decisions under fatigue.
Before you clip in.
How long is Alcúdia–Sa Calobra loop?
The route is 108.9 km from start to finish, with 2,000 m of measured climbing.
How hard is Alcúdia–Sa Calobra loop?
muntro rates it epic. The route reaches 722 m, accumulates 2,000 m of ascent, and its sampled steepest gradient is 12.5%.
Can I ride Alcúdia–Sa Calobra loop 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.