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Head to head

Cap de Formentor vs Coll de sa Creueta: which Mallorca climb is harder?

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

MetricCap de FormentorColl de sa Creueta
Distance 18.5 km 3.8 km
Avg gradient 3.5% 5.8%
Max gradient9%9%
Elevation gain 380 m 220 m
Difficulty
SurfaceSmooth asphaltSmooth asphalt
TrafficBusy in seasonBusy in season

Elevation profiles

Cap de Formentor
50m 100m 150m 200m 0km 5km 10km 15km
< 5%5–8%> 8%
Coll de sa Creueta
50m 100m 150m 200m 0km 1km 2km 3km
< 5%5–8%> 8%

Common questions

Is Cap de Formentor or Coll de sa Creueta harder?

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

Which is longer, Cap de Formentor or Coll de sa Creueta?

Cap de Formentor is the longer climb (18.5 km vs 3.8 km).

Which is steeper, Cap de Formentor or Coll de sa Creueta?

Coll de sa Creueta has the steeper average gradient (3.5% vs 5.8%).