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Coll de Sóller 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 Sóller. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.

MetricColl de SóllerPuig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)
Distance 7.5 km 14 km
Avg gradient 6% 6%
Max gradient7.5%8%
Elevation gain 450 m 840 m
Difficulty
SurfaceSmooth asphaltSmooth asphalt
TrafficLow trafficModerate traffic

Elevation profiles

Coll de Sóller
100m 200m 300m 400m 500m 0km 2km 4km 6km
< 5%5–8%> 8%
Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)
200m 400m 600m 800m 0km 2km 4km 6km 8km 10km 12km 14km
< 5%5–8%> 8%

Common questions

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

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) is the longer climb (7.5 km vs 14 km).

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

Coll de Sóller has the steeper average gradient (6% vs 6%).