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Head to head

Cap de Formentor vs Cap des Pinar: which Mallorca climb is harder?

Cap de Formentor is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Cap des Pinar. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.

MetricCap de FormentorCap des Pinar
Distance 18.5 km 5.7 km
Avg gradient 3.5% 4.5%
Max gradient9%9%
Elevation gain 380 m 260 m
Difficulty
SurfaceSmooth asphaltSmooth asphalt
TrafficBusy in seasonLow traffic

Elevation profiles

Cap de Formentor
50m 100m 150m 200m 0km 5km 10km 15km
< 5%5–8%> 8%
Cap des Pinar
50m 100m 150m 200m 250m 0km 1km 2km 3km 4km 5km
< 5%5–8%> 8%

Common questions

Is Cap de Formentor or Cap des Pinar harder?

Cap de Formentor is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.

Which is longer, Cap de Formentor or Cap des Pinar?

Cap de Formentor is the longer climb (18.5 km vs 5.7 km).

Which is steeper, Cap de Formentor or Cap des Pinar?

Cap des Pinar has the steeper average gradient (3.5% vs 4.5%).