Cat 2
Caimari → Lluc
Coll de Sa Bataia (south)
- Distance
- 9.6km
- Avg gradient
- 4.5%
- Max gradient
- 7%
- Elevation gain
- 430m
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The gentle south approach to Lluc through Caimari. A grade-school climb — friendly enough for a first Tramuntana day but long enough to feel like a proper ascent.
Direction. From Caimari take MA-2130 north. The first 6 km are gentle, then a few steeper kicks before the col.
- Surface
- Smooth asphalt
- Traffic
- Moderate traffic
- Best months
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Live conditions
Weather at the climb
- 28 Tue32°C0% rain
- 29 Wed33°C0% rain
- 30 Thu35°C0% rain
- 31 Fri35°C0% rain
- 01 Sat37°C0% rain
Elevation profile
Local tips
Café Sa Plaça in Caimari is the village starting cup. Mid-week mornings see very little traffic — Sundays and Saturdays are busier with tour groups.
Refuel near this climb
Cafés
Sa Ruta Verda Cyclist-friendly cafés 62 Nuestra Senora de Lluc, 07314 Caimari, Illes Balears, Spain
S’ATURADA Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer de Ca s'Hereu, 25, 07314 Caimari, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Sa Tafona de Caimari Cyclist-friendly cafés Carretera Inca-Lluc, Km. 6, 07314 Caimari, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Ses Taronges Sa Calobra Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer Port de Sa Calobra, 23B, 07315 Sa Calobra, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Coll de sa Bataia Cyclist-friendly cafés Carretera de Inca a Lluc Km. 14.8, 07315 Escorca, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Self-Service Sa Calobra Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer Port de Sa Calobra, 20, 07315 Sa Calobra, Illes Balears, Spain
Water refills
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Bike repair
Escorca Taxi Bike repair shops Plaça Peregrins, 6, 07315 Lluc i Son Macip, Illes Balears, Spain
Sa Calobra Bike repair shops 07315 Sa Calobra, Balearic Islands, Spain
Nearby towns
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- Distance
- 8.1km
- Avg gradient
- 5.5% · max 8%
- Elevation gain
- 450m
- Smooth asphalt
- Moderate traffic
Best months: Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Coll de Femenia
- Distance
- 7.3km
- Avg gradient
- 5.5% · max 8%
- Elevation gain
- 410m
- Smooth asphalt
- Moderate traffic
Best months: Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Coll des Cards Colers
- Distance
- 6.8km
- Avg gradient
- 5% · max 9%
- Elevation gain
- 340m
- Rough asphalt
- Low traffic
Best months: Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Common questions
How long is the Caimari → Lluc climb?
9.6 km with 430 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 4.5%.
What is the road surface like on Caimari → Lluc?
Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.
How busy is Caimari → Lluc with traffic?
Moderate traffic, mostly tourists and locals. Ride early in season for a quieter experience.
When is the best time to ride Caimari → Lluc?
Optimal months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.