Antoni Sureda · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 Cat 3 · difficulty 3 of 5Live · 17° at the top
Mortitx
Also called Coll de Mortitx. 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.
Distance6km
Average gradient5%
Max gradient8%
Elevation gain300m
Difficulty score1.5FIETS index · rank 14 of 20
Profile
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Overview
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.
SurfaceSmooth asphalt
TrafficLow traffic
QuietRollingPanoramicTunnels
Before you climb
Often combined with Coll de Femenia for a single sweeping run. No services on the ridgeBring water from Pollença.
Refuel near this climb
Within 5 km of the start or the top
Cafeteria Can Nas 4.9 Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.3 km from the foot Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.3 km from the foot La Mar Dolça 4.7 Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.3 km from the foot Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.4 km from the foot Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.4 km from the foot La Molienda - Specialty Coffee & Brunch 4.9 Sisters café & bar 4.7 Cafe 1550 4.2 Meam si torn 4.2 Ca'n Xumet 4.9 Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap4.6 km from the foot
On the map
Take Mortitx home
A 3D-printed desk relief of the climb, made in Mallorca.
Questions riders ask
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 hard is Mortitx?
Mortitx has a difficulty score of 1.5 (FIETS index), ranking 14 of 20 among the Mallorca climbs we map: 6 km at 5% average with 300 m of ascent. Our editorial rating is 3 of 5.
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.