Coll de Sóller vs Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel): which Mallorca climb is harder?
Elevation profiles on one scale
Both charts use 0–14 km and 0–1,000 m, so a longer or higher climb looks longer or higher.
Coll de Sóller7.5 km · 6 % · 450 m
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Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)14 km · 6 % · 840 m
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< 4 %4–7 %7–10 %> 10 %
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.
Score from gain, gradient² × length, max gradient and difficulty| Metric | Coll de Sóller | Puig Major |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 7.5 km | 14 kmHigher |
| Average gradient | 6 % | 6 % |
| Max gradient | 7.5 % | 8 %Higher |
| Elevation gain | 450 m | 840 mHigher |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5Higher |
| Difficulty score | 2.7 | 5.0Higher |
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Low traffic | Moderate traffic |
The two climbs
Questions riders ask
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%).