Cat 2
Coll de sa Batalla
Coll de Sa Bataia
- Distance
- 8.1km
- Avg gradient
- 5.5%
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Elevation gain
- 450m
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Gateway to the Lluc monastery and one of the standard north-loop climbs. Sheltered, shaded, and consistent in gradient.
Direction. Climbed from Caimari northbound on MA-2130 to the junction with MA-10, then a short rise to the col proper.
- 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
The descent toward Lluc is wide and easy. Lluc monastery has a café and fountain — the natural lunch stop for any north-loop ride.
Refuel near this climb
Cafés
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
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
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
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Pollença → Lluc & sa Batalla
90 km · 1850 m
Spin out of Pollença and climb to the Lluc monastery via the Coll de Femenia, returning over the Coll de sa Batalla — steady gradients, pine forest and a café at the top.
Start in Pollença →
Common questions
How long is the Coll de sa Batalla climb?
8.1 km with 450 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.5%.
What is the road surface like on Coll de sa Batalla?
Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.
How busy is Coll de sa Batalla with traffic?
Moderate traffic, mostly tourists and locals. Ride early in season for a quieter experience.
When is the best time to ride Coll de sa Batalla?
Optimal months are Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.