Cat 3
Comuna de Lluc (Massanella road)
Massanella forest
- Distance
- 4.5km
- Avg gradient
- 7%
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Elevation gain
- 320m
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Short, steep forest road climbing toward Puig de Massanella from the Lluc valley. Mostly paved but rough in places — gravel-bike friendly, road-bike with care.
Direction. Turn off the MA-10 at the signposted forest gate near Lluc. The road is a dead-end into the Comuna common land.
- Surface
- Mixed / gravel
- Traffic
- Low traffic
- Best months
- JFMAMJJASOND
Live conditions
Weather at the climb
- 28 Tue27°C0% rain
- 29 Wed29°C0% rain
- 30 Thu30°C0% rain
- 31 Fri30°C0% rain
- 01 Sat32°C0% rain
Elevation profile
Local tips
Watch for loose gravel on the descent. Closed to motor vehicles for most of the year — peaceful but no services beyond the gate.
Refuel near this climb
Cafés
Restaurant Ses Taronges Sa Calobra Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer Port de Sa Calobra, 23B, 07315 Sa Calobra, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Coll de sa Bataia Cyclist-friendly cafés Carretera de Inca a Lluc Km. 14.8, 07315 Escorca, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Self-Service Sa Calobra Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer Port de Sa Calobra, 20, 07315 Sa Calobra, Illes Balears, Spain
Water refills
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Bike repair
Escorca Taxi Bike repair shops Plaça Peregrins, 6, 07315 Lluc i Son Macip, Illes Balears, Spain
Sa Calobra Bike repair shops 07315 Sa Calobra, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Common questions
How long is the Comuna de Lluc (Massanella road) climb?
4.5 km with 320 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 7%.
What is the road surface like on Comuna de Lluc (Massanella road)?
Mixed surfaces including gravel sections — a gravel or all-road bike is more comfortable.
How busy is Comuna de Lluc (Massanella road) with traffic?
Traffic is light most of the year. Early starts make it nearly empty.
When is the best time to ride Comuna de Lluc (Massanella road)?
Optimal months are Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.