Cat 3
Cap des Pinar
Ermita de la Victoria
- Distance
- 5.7km
- Avg gradient
- 4.5%
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Elevation gain
- 260m
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Hidden out-and-back climb on the Alcúdia headland to the Ermita de la Victoria and military zone gate. Quiet, pine-shaded, with views over the bay back to Pollença.
Direction. From Port d'Alcúdia, follow signs for Ermita de la Victoria. The road is a dead-end at the military zone — return the way you came.
- Surface
- Smooth asphalt
- Traffic
- Low traffic
- Best months
- JFMAMJJASOND
Live conditions
Weather at the climb
- 28 Tue31°C0% rain
- 29 Wed32°C0% rain
- 30 Thu35°C0% rain
- 31 Fri36°C0% rain
- 01 Sat37°C0% rain
Elevation profile
Local tips
Most cyclists skip this — that is the point. The Mirador del Mal Pas above Alcúdia is the natural turnaround photo stop.
Refuel near this climb
Cafés
Revelo Mallorca Cyclist-friendly cafés Carretera d'Artà, 52, 07400 Port d'Alcúdia, Illes Balears, Spain
Enjoy Bike Coffe (BIKE RENTAL PTO. ALCUDIA) Cyclist-friendly cafés Carretera d'Artà, 68, 07400 Alcúdia, Illes Balears, Spain
Patagonia Café-Bistro Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer del Moll, 5, 07400 Alcúdia, Illes Balears, Spain
PortBlue Club Pollentia Resort & Spa Cyclist-friendly cafés Ctra. Alcúdia, Km 2, 07400, Illes Balears, Spain
Water refills
Drinking water Water refill points
Bike repair
niu wave Bike repair shops Av. Marina, 6, 07400 Alcúdia, Illes Balears, Spain
bimont Bike repair shops Camí de Jesús, 62, Ponent, 07011 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Bimont Bike repair shops Camí de Jesús, 62, Ponent, 07011 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Bequi - Shop & Service Bike repair shops Carretera d'Artà, 40, 07400 Platja D'Alcudia, Illes Balears, Spain
Nearby towns
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Cap de Formentor
- Distance
- 18.5km
- Avg gradient
- 3.5% · max 9%
- Elevation gain
- 380m
- Smooth asphalt
- Busy in season
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Rides featuring Cap des Pinar
Cap de Formentor
Cap de Formentor Lighthouse
55 km · 900 m
The island's most photogenic ride: rolling cliffs out to the Formentor lighthouse. Short but exposed — go early to beat the buses and the afternoon wind.
Start in Pollença →
Common questions
How long is the Cap des Pinar climb?
5.7 km with 260 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 4.5%.
What is the road surface like on Cap des Pinar?
Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.
How busy is Cap des Pinar with traffic?
Traffic is light most of the year. Early starts make it nearly empty.
When is the best time to ride Cap des Pinar?
Optimal months are Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.