From Bunyola, the historic Coll de Sóller road winds up through the Serra de Tramuntana, one of the most iconic cycling ranges on Mallorca.
A steady switchback climb from Bunyola
It’s about 13 km for 470 m of elevation gain, averaging 4-5%, with a few shorter kicks around 8%. The summit sits at nearly 500 m, amid pines and terraced farmland.
A historic road relieved by the tunnel
Before the road tunnel opened in 1997, this switchback route was the only link between Palma and the Sóller valley. Today it remains one of the island’s most beloved cycling roads, largely freed from car traffic.
How to approach the ride
The steady gradient lets you hold a sustained cadence for most of the climb, keeping something in reserve for the few steeper switchbacks just before the summit.
When to climb it
February to November, as Mallorca’s mild climate allows riding for much of the year, ideally in spring when the island is at its most colorful.
Good to know
The climb continues naturally with a descent into Sóller and Port de Sóller, before optionally catching the historic tram back down toward Palma.
