Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)
- Distance
- 14km
- Avg gradient
- 6% · max 8%
- Elevation gain
- 840m
- Smooth asphalt
- Moderate traffic
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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
Sa Calobra
- Distance
- 9.4km
- Avg gradient
- 7% · max 12%
- Elevation gain
- 668m
- Smooth asphalt
- Moderate traffic
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
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%).