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Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla)
The North Loop
- Distance
- 22km
- Avg gradient
- 3%
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Elevation gain
- 650m
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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.
- Surface
- Smooth asphalt
- Traffic
- Moderate traffic
- Best months
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Live conditions
Weather at the climb
- 28 Tue32°C0% rain
- 29 Wed33°C0% rain
- 30 Thu35°C0% rain
- 31 Fri35°C0% rain
- 01 Sat37°C0% rain
Elevation profile
Local tips
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.
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
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
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
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
Nearby towns
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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
Coll de sa Batalla
- Distance
- 8.1km
- Avg gradient
- 5.5% · max 8%
- Elevation gain
- 450m
- Smooth asphalt
- Moderate traffic
Best months: Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Sa Calobra
- Distance
- 9.4km
- Avg gradient
- 7% · max 12%
- Elevation gain
- 668m
- Smooth asphalt
- Moderate traffic
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Rides featuring Pollença → Lluc (Femenia + sa Batalla)
Serra de Tramuntana
Pollença → Lluc & sa Batalla
90 km · 1850 m
Spin out of Pollença and climb to the Lluc monastery via the Coll de Femenia, returning over the Coll de sa Batalla — steady gradients, pine forest and a café at the top.
Start in Pollença →
Common questions
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 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.