Head to head

Coll de sa Batalla vs Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel): which Mallorca climb is harder?

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Coll de sa Batalla. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.

Metric	Coll de sa Batalla	Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)
Distance	8.1 km	14 km
Avg gradient	5.5%	6%
Max gradient	8%	8%
Elevation gain	450 m	840 m
Difficulty
Surface	Smooth asphalt	Smooth asphalt
Traffic	Moderate traffic	Moderate traffic

Elevation profiles

Coll de sa Batalla

< 5%5–8%> 8%

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)

< 5%5–8%> 8%

Distance: 8.1 km
Elevation gain: 450 m
Avg gradient: 5.5%
Max gradient: 8%

Moderate traffic

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Distance: 14 km
Elevation gain: 840 m
Avg gradient: 6%
Max gradient: 8%

Moderate traffic

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Common questions

Is Coll de sa Batalla or Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) harder?

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.

Which is longer, Coll de sa Batalla or Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)?

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) is the longer climb (8.1 km vs 14 km).

Which is steeper, Coll de sa Batalla or Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)?

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) has the steeper average gradient (5.5% vs 6%).