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Lluc monastery at the summit of the Pollença → Lluc traverseH. Zell · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Cat 1 · difficulty 4 of 54 of 5Live · 17° at the top

Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla)

Also called The North Loop. The full Tramuntana traverse from Pollença to Lluc, linking the Coll de Femenia and the Coll de sa Batalla in one continuous effort. The defining north-loop climb.

Distance22km
Average gradientAverage3%
Max gradientMax8%
Elevation gainGain650m
Difficulty score1.9FIETS index · rank 11 of 20

Profile

60 m → 640 m
< 4 %4–7 %7–10 %> 10 %
Samples every 2 km · stated max 8 % may be on a shorter ramp

Conditions now

Live
Summit17° Wind 5 km/h NW · crosswind from the right
Start19° Wind 4 km/h NW
Open-Meteo · updated 19:58

Overview

The full Tramuntana traverse from Pollença to Lluc, linking the Coll de Femenia and the Coll de sa Batalla in one continuous effort. The defining north-loop climb.

Direction. Treat as a single 22 km effort with a small dip between the two cols. The marker stones for Coll de Femenia are about km 9.

SurfaceSmooth asphalt
TrafficModerate traffic
LongShadedSustainedClassic

Before you climb

  • Lluc monastery at the top has a café and water fountain, and is the perfect halfway stop on any north-loop day.
  • The descent back to Pollença is fast and technical.
No closures on this climb today Checked against the official closure list for 27 Oct 2026. Mallorca road closures today IDEmallorca · checked 27 Oct 2026, 17:25

Best months

Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

Refuel near this climb

Within 5 km of the start or the top

Google · checked 21 May 2026 OpenStreetMap · data updated 21 May 2026

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Questions riders ask

How long is the Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla) climb?
22 km with 650 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 3%.
What is the road surface like on Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla)?
Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.
How hard is Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla)?
Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla) has a difficulty score of 1.9 (FIETS index), ranking 11 of 20 among the Mallorca climbs we map: 22 km at 3% average with 650 m of ascent. Our editorial rating is 4 of 5.
How busy is Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla) with traffic?
Moderate traffic, mostly tourists and locals. Ride early in season for a quieter experience.
When is the best time to ride Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla)?
Optimal months are Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.
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