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Head to head

Coll de Sóller vs Sa Calobra: which Mallorca climb is harder?

Sa Calobra is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Coll de Sóller. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.

MetricColl de SóllerSa Calobra
Distance 7.5 km 9.4 km
Avg gradient 6% 7%
Max gradient7.5%12%
Elevation gain 450 m 668 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%
Sa Calobra
200m 400m 600m 0km 2km 4km 6km 8km
< 5%5–8%> 8%

Common questions

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%).