Cap de Formentor vs Coll de Sóller: which Mallorca climb is harder?
Elevation profiles on one scale
Both charts use 0–19 km and 0–1,000 m, so a longer or higher climb looks longer or higher.
Cap de Formentor18.5 km · 3.5 % · 380 m
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Coll de Sóller7.5 km · 6 % · 450 m
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Coll de Sóller is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Cap de Formentor. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.
Score from gain, gradient² × length, max gradient and difficulty| Metric | Cap de Formentor | Coll de Sóller |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 18.5 kmHigher | 7.5 km |
| Average gradient | 3.5 % | 6 %Higher |
| Max gradient | 9 %Higher | 7.5 % |
| Elevation gain | 380 m | 450 mHigher |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5Higher | 3 of 5 |
| Difficulty score | 0.8 | 2.7Higher |
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Busy in season | Low traffic |
The two climbs
Questions riders ask
Is Cap de Formentor or Coll de Sóller harder?
Coll de Sóller is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.
Which is longer, Cap de Formentor or Coll de Sóller?
Cap de Formentor is the longer climb (18.5 km vs 7.5 km).
Which is steeper, Cap de Formentor or Coll de Sóller?
Coll de Sóller has the steeper average gradient (3.5% vs 6%).