Cat 1
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.
| Metric | Cap de Formentor | Cap des Pinar |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 18.5 km | 5.7 km |
| Avg gradient | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Max gradient | 9% | 9% |
| Elevation gain | 380 m | 260 m |
| Difficulty | ||
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Busy in season | Low traffic |
Elevation profiles
Cat 3
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%).