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Cap des Pinar
Also called Ermita de la Victoria. 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.
Distance5.7km
Average gradient4.5%
Max gradient9%
Elevation gain260m
Difficulty score1.2FIETS index · rank 18 of 20
Profile
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Overview
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.
SurfaceSmooth asphalt
TrafficLow traffic
CoastalOut & backQuietPanoramicHidden gem
Before you climb
Most cyclists skip thisThat is the point. The Mirador del Mal Pas above Alcúdia is the natural turnaround photo stop.
Refuel near this climb
Within 5 km of the start or the top
Es Passeig 4.0 Patagonia Café-Bistro 4.6 bimont 2.3 km from the foot Bequi - Shop & Service 4.6 Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap2.6 km from the foot Rad-salon Mallorca Sunwing Alcudia 4.1 niu wave 4.9 RG Motor - Concesionario Oficial Yamaha y Polaris 4.6 Revelo Mallorca 4.9 Enjoy Bike Coffe (BIKE RENTAL PTO. ALCUDIA) 4.7 PortBlue Club Pollentia Resort & Spa 4.3
On the map
Rides featuring Cap des Pinar
Take Cap des Pinar home
A 3D-printed desk relief of the climb, made in Mallorca.
Questions riders ask
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 hard is Cap des Pinar?
Cap des Pinar has a difficulty score of 1.2 (FIETS index), ranking 18 of 20 among the Mallorca climbs we map: 5.7 km at 4.5% average with 260 m of ascent. Our editorial rating is 3 of 5.
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.