Caimari → Lluc vs Coll de Femenia: which Mallorca climb is harder?
Elevation profiles on one scale
Both charts use 0–10 km and 0–1,000 m, so a longer or higher climb looks longer or higher.
Caimari → Lluc9.6 km · 4.5 % · 430 m
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Coll de Femenia7.3 km · 5.5 % · 410 m
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Coll de Femenia is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Caimari → Lluc. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.
Score from gain, gradient² × length, max gradient and difficulty| Metric | Caimari → Lluc | Coll de Femenia |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 9.6 kmHigher | 7.3 km |
| Average gradient | 4.5 % | 5.5 %Higher |
| Max gradient | 7 % | 8 %Higher |
| Elevation gain | 430 mHigher | 410 m |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Difficulty score | 1.9 | 2.3Higher |
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Moderate traffic | Moderate traffic |
The two climbs
Questions riders ask
Is Caimari → Lluc or Coll de Femenia harder?
Coll de Femenia is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.
Which is longer, Caimari → Lluc or Coll de Femenia?
Caimari → Lluc is the longer climb (9.6 km vs 7.3 km).
Which is steeper, Caimari → Lluc or Coll de Femenia?
Coll de Femenia has the steeper average gradient (4.5% vs 5.5%).