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Caimari → Lluc
Also called Coll de Sa Bataia (south). 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.
Distance9.6km
Average gradient4.5%
Max gradient7%
Elevation gain430m
Difficulty score1.9FIETS index · rank 10 of 20
Profile
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Overview
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.
SurfaceSmooth asphalt
TrafficModerate traffic
ShadedEven gradientClassicSheltered
Before you climb
Café Sa Plaça in Caimari is the village starting cup. Mid-week mornings see very little trafficSundays and Saturdays are busier with tour groups.
Refuel near this climb
Within 5 km of the start or the top
Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap0.8 km from the top Escorca Taxi 5.0 sa Font Cuberta 1.0 km from the top Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap1.3 km from the top Sa Ruta Verda 4.9 Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap1.7 km from the top S’ATURADA 4.4 Restaurant Coll de sa Bataia 4.1 Restaurant Sa Tafona de Caimari 4.3 Font des Pedregaret 3.2 km from the top Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.4 km from the foot Sa Galeria 4.3
On the map
Take Caimari → Lluc home
A 3D-printed desk relief of the climb, made in Mallorca.
Questions riders ask
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 hard is Caimari → Lluc?
Caimari → Lluc has a difficulty score of 1.9 (FIETS index), ranking 10 of 20 among the Mallorca climbs we map: 9.6 km at 4.5% average with 430 m of ascent. Our editorial rating is 3 of 5.
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.