Head to head

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.

Metric	Coll de Sóller	Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)
Distance	7.5 km	14 km
Avg gradient	6%	6%
Max gradient	7.5%	8%
Elevation gain	450 m	840 m
Difficulty
Surface	Smooth asphalt	Smooth asphalt
Traffic	Low traffic	Moderate traffic

Elevation profiles

Coll de Sóller

< 5%5–8%> 8%

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)

< 5%5–8%> 8%

Distance: 7.5 km
Elevation gain: 450 m
Avg gradient: 6%
Max gradient: 7.5%

Smooth asphalt

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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 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%).