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Puig de Massanella

Comuna de Lluc (Massanella road)

Massanella forest

Cat 3
Distance
4.5km
Avg gradient
7%
Max gradient
12%
Elevation gain
320m

Antoni Sureda · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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
  • Quiet
  • Shaded
  • Steep
  • Out & back
  • Gravel-friendly
  • Hidden gem

Weather at the climb

Updated 07:21 PM
Start20°C6 km/h
Summit16°C8 km/h
WindCrosswind leftRelative to the climb direction
Air quality8 µg/m³PM2.5
  1. 06 Tue21°C38% rain
  2. 07 Wed18°C28% rain
  3. 08 Thu18°C53% rain
  4. 09 Fri16°C51% rain
  5. 10 Sat17°C0% rain

Before riding Comuna de Lluc (Massanella road), check Mallorca road closures today

Elevation profile

500m 600m 700m 800m 0km 1km 2km 3km 4km
< 5%5–8%> 8%

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

Water refills

  • Drinking water

    2.3 km

  • Drinking water

    2.8 km

  • Drinking water

    6.1 km

  • Drinking water

    3.7 km

Bike repair

  • Escorca Taxi

    5.0(8)2.2 kmPlaça Peregrins, 6, 07315 Lluc i Son Macip, Illes Balears, Spain

  • Sa Calobra

    6.8 km07315 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.