Coll de Sóller vs Sa Calobra: which Mallorca climb is harder?
Elevation profiles on one scale
Both charts use 0–10 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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Sa Calobra9.4 km · 7 % · 668 m
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Sa Calobra 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 | Sa Calobra |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 7.5 km | 9.4 kmHigher |
| Average gradient | 6 % | 7 %Higher |
| Max gradient | 7.5 % | 12 %Higher |
| Elevation gain | 450 m | 668 mHigher |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5Higher |
| Difficulty score | 2.7 | 4.7Higher |
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Low traffic | Moderate traffic |
The two climbs
Questions riders ask
Is Coll de Sóller or Sa Calobra harder?
Sa Calobra is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.
Which is longer, Coll de Sóller or Sa Calobra?
Sa Calobra is the longer climb (7.5 km vs 9.4 km).
Which is steeper, Coll de Sóller or Sa Calobra?
Sa Calobra has the steeper average gradient (6% vs 7%).