Cap de Formentor vs Cap des Pinar: which Mallorca climb is harder?
Elevation profiles on one scale
Both charts use 0–19 km and 0–500 m, so a longer or higher climb looks longer or higher.
Cap de Formentor18.5 km · 3.5 % · 380 m
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Cap des Pinar5.7 km · 4.5 % · 260 m
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Cap de Formentor is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Cap des Pinar. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.
Score from gain, gradient² × length, max gradient and difficulty| Metric | Cap de Formentor | Cap des Pinar |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 18.5 kmHigher | 5.7 km |
| Average gradient | 3.5 % | 4.5 %Higher |
| Max gradient | 9 % | 9 % |
| Elevation gain | 380 mHigher | 260 m |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5Higher | 3 of 5 |
| Difficulty score | 0.8 | 1.2Higher |
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Busy in season | Low traffic |
The two climbs
Questions riders ask
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%).