Head to head

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) vs Sa Calobra: which Mallorca climb is harder?

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Sa Calobra. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.

Metric	Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)	Sa Calobra
Distance	14 km	9.4 km
Avg gradient	6%	7%
Max gradient	8%	12%
Elevation gain	840 m	668 m
Difficulty
Surface	Smooth asphalt	Smooth asphalt
Traffic	Moderate traffic	Moderate traffic

Elevation profiles

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)

< 5%5–8%> 8%

Sa Calobra

< 5%5–8%> 8%

Distance: 14 km
Elevation gain: 840 m
Avg gradient: 6%
Max gradient: 8%

Moderate traffic

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Distance: 9.4 km
Elevation gain: 668 m
Avg gradient: 7%
Max gradient: 12%

Moderate traffic

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Common questions

Is Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) or Sa Calobra harder?

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.

Which is longer, Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) or Sa Calobra?

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) is the longer climb (14 km vs 9.4 km).

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

Sa Calobra has the steeper average gradient (6% vs 7%).