Cap de Formentor vs Sa Calobra: 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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Sa Calobra9.4 km · 7 % · 668 m
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Sa Calobra 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 | Sa Calobra |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 18.5 kmHigher | 9.4 km |
| Average gradient | 3.5 % | 7 %Higher |
| Max gradient | 9 % | 12 %Higher |
| Elevation gain | 380 m | 668 mHigher |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5Higher |
| Difficulty score | 0.8 | 4.7Higher |
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Busy in season | Moderate traffic |
The two climbs
Questions riders ask
Is Cap de Formentor or Sa Calobra harder?
Sa Calobra is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.
Which is longer, Cap de Formentor or Sa Calobra?
Cap de Formentor is the longer climb (18.5 km vs 9.4 km).
Which is steeper, Cap de Formentor or Sa Calobra?
Sa Calobra has the steeper average gradient (3.5% vs 7%).