The carretera de Xiclati

Mallorca route guide · Llevant & East Coast

Riding The carretera de Xiclati

Six kilometres out of Son Servera under nine IGN levelling marks — the best height control on the corridor — climbing steadily to 172 m at the Ma-15 west of Artà.

This point-to-point line covers 6.2 km, from the levelled climb to the Ma-15.

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

The elevation trace is rolling rather than alpine, spanning 113 m from low point to high point. There is 151 m of total ascent, enough to reward measured pressure over the rises without turning the whole route into a survival exercise.

Use the opening kilometres to find cadence and keep the power smooth. The route is ideal for endurance work, recovery riding, or simply exploring the island without a large climbing bill.

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.

1. 01

   Son Servera

   The route rolls away from Son Servera, giving you a few minutes to find cadence and read the road ahead.

2. 02

   the levelled climb to the Ma-15

   the levelled climb to the Ma-15 is one of the route’s defining changes of scene and a useful marker for pacing the ride.

3. 03

   172 m high point

   At 172 m high point, the elevation trace reaches its ceiling before the road releases the height it has earned.

Why this road works indoors

muntro does not flatten the carretera de Xiclati 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.