Cat 3
Mortitx
Coll de Mortitx
- Distance
- 6km
- Avg gradient
- 5%
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Elevation gain
- 300m
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The exposed, scenic ridge stretch of the MA-10 between Pollença and the Coll de Femenia. Less famous than its neighbours but a quiet gem with sea views.
Direction. Climbed from Pollença westbound on MA-10. The climb has two short tunnels — keep your rear light on.
- Surface
- Smooth asphalt
- Traffic
- Low traffic
- Best months
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Live conditions
Weather at the climb
- 28 Tue30°C0% rain
- 29 Wed32°C0% rain
- 30 Thu33°C0% rain
- 31 Fri33°C0% rain
- 01 Sat35°C0% rain
Elevation profile
Local tips
Often combined with Coll de Femenia for a single sweeping run. No services on the ridge — bring water from Pollença.
Refuel near this climb
Cafés
Cafeteria Can Nas Cyclist-friendly cafés Plaça Vella, 2, 07460 Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
La Molienda - Specialty Coffee & Brunch Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer de Cecili Metel, 37, 07460 Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
La Mar Dolça Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer de Sant Domingo, 27, 07460 Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
Holibikes Tours & Coffee Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer de Formentor, 126, 07470 Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
Water refills
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Bike repair
Mototravel.pro Bike repair shops Carrer del Voltor, 1, 07470 Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
Zone6 Cycling Holidays Bike repair shops Carrer de la Nansa, 07470 Port de Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
Bike island Bike repair shops Carrer de Formentor, 14, 07470 Port de Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
Ca'n Xumet Bike repair shops Carrer de la Mar, nº40, 07460 Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain
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Coll de Femenia
- Distance
- 7.3km
- Avg gradient
- 5.5% · max 8%
- Elevation gain
- 410m
- Smooth asphalt
- Moderate traffic
Best months: Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Cap de Formentor
- Distance
- 18.5km
- Avg gradient
- 3.5% · max 9%
- Elevation gain
- 380m
- Smooth asphalt
- Busy in season
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Coll de sa Creueta
- Distance
- 3.8km
- Avg gradient
- 5.8% · max 9%
- Elevation gain
- 220m
- Smooth asphalt
- Busy in season
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Common questions
How long is the Mortitx climb?
6 km with 300 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5%.
What is the road surface like on Mortitx?
Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.
How busy is Mortitx with traffic?
Traffic is light most of the year. Early starts make it nearly empty.
When is the best time to ride Mortitx?
Optimal months are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.