Puig de Randa vs Sant Salvador: which Mallorca climb is harder?
Elevation profiles on one scale
Both charts use 0–6 km and 0–1,000 m, so a longer or higher climb looks longer or higher.
Puig de Randa5.1 km · 6.5 % · 330 m
0 m200 m400 m600 m800 m1,000 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km
Sant Salvador4.8 km · 8 % · 380 m
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< 4 %4–7 %7–10 %> 10 %
Sant Salvador is the tougher climb — expect a harder day than on Puig de Randa. Compare the numbers below and pick your challenge.
Score from gain, gradient² × length, max gradient and difficulty| Metric | Puig de Randa | Sant Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 5.1 kmHigher | 4.8 km |
| Average gradient | 6.5 % | 8 %Higher |
| Max gradient | 9 % | 11 %Higher |
| Elevation gain | 330 m | 380 mHigher |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5Higher |
| Difficulty score | 2.1 | 3.0Higher |
| Surface | Smooth asphalt | Smooth asphalt |
| Traffic | Low traffic | Low traffic |
The two climbs
Questions riders ask
Is Puig de Randa or Sant Salvador harder?
Sant Salvador is the harder climb overall, based on gradient, length and total ascent.
Which is longer, Puig de Randa or Sant Salvador?
Puig de Randa is the longer climb (5.1 km vs 4.8 km).
Which is steeper, Puig de Randa or Sant Salvador?
Sant Salvador has the steeper average gradient (6.5% vs 8%).