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Puig Major, the highest mountain on Mallorca

Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)

Túnel del Puig Major

HC
Distance
14km
Avg gradient
6%
Max gradient
8%
Elevation gain
840m

Ingo Mehling · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The longest sustained climb on the island, ending at the Sóller-side mouth of the Túnel del Puig Major. Open, exposed, and rewarding.

Direction. The signature direction is south-to-north from Sóller. From the roundabout at the foot of the valley, take MA-10 toward Lluc — the climb begins almost immediately.

Surface
Smooth asphalt
Traffic
Moderate traffic
Best months
JFMAMJJASOND
  • Sustained
  • Panoramic
  • Long
  • Tunnels
  • Iconic

Weather at the climb

Updated 06:15 PM
Start19°C8 km/h
Summit19°C8 km/h
WindCrosswind leftRelative to the climb direction
Air quality7 µg/m³PM2.5
  1. 06 Tue23°C30% rain
  2. 07 Wed21°C15% rain
  3. 08 Thu20°C21% rain
  4. 09 Fri18°C23% rain
  5. 10 Sat20°C1% rain

Before riding Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel), check Mallorca road closures today

Elevation profile

200m 400m 600m 800m 0km 2km 4km 6km 8km 10km 12km 14km
< 5%5–8%> 8%

Local tips

Wind on the upper exposed sections can be brutal. There is a water fountain in the village of Fornalutx if you detour the first 2 km. No refuel between Fornalutx and the tunnel.

Refuel near this climb

Cafés

Water refills

  • Drinking water

    9.3 km

  • Drinking water

    9.6 km

  • Drinking water

    9.8 km

  • Drinking water

    9.2 km

  • Drinking water

    6.3 km

  • Drinking water

    6.9 km

Bike repair

  • Mayol

    5.0(1)9.2 kmCarrer de sa Lluna, 100, 07100 Sóller, Illes Balears, Spain

  • Tramuntana Tours

    4.3(79)9.3 kmCarrer de sa Lluna, 72, 07100 Sóller, Illes Balears, Spain

  • Escorca Taxi

    5.0(8)6.2 kmPlaça Peregrins, 6, 07315 Lluc i Son Macip, Illes Balears, Spain

  • Sa Calobra

    5.2 km07315 Sa Calobra, Balearic Islands, Spain

Nearby towns

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Rides featuring Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)

  • Serra de Tramuntana

    Tramuntana Queen Stage

    105 km · 2400 m

    The big one: over the Coll de Sóller, along the spine of the Tramuntana past Puig Major, then the plunge into Sa Calobra and the brutal climb back out. A true queen stage — pick a clear, calm day.

    Start in Sóller

Common questions

How long is the Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) climb?

14 km with 840 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 6%.

What is the road surface like on Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)?

Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.

How busy is Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel) with traffic?

Moderate traffic, mostly tourists and locals. Ride early in season for a quieter experience.

When is the best time to ride Puig Major (Coll de sa Bataia → Tunnel)?

Optimal months are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.