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Sant Salvador
Also called Santuari de Sant Salvador. Short, steep climb to a 14th-century sanctuary above Felanitx, with views over the southern plain.
Distance4.8km
Average gradient8%
Max gradient11%
Elevation gain380m
Difficulty score3.0FIETS index · rank 3 of 20
Profile
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Overview
Short, steep climb to a 14th-century sanctuary above Felanitx, with views over the southern plain.
Direction. From Felanitx, follow signs for Santuari de Sant Salvador. The climb is one direction — out and back.
SurfaceSmooth asphalt
TrafficLow traffic
SteepPanoramicShortSanctuary
Before you climb
5 km is the toughest. There is a café at the top with magnificent views — earn your coffee.
Refuel near this climb
Within 5 km of the start or the top
On the map
Rides featuring Sant Salvador
Take Sant Salvador home
A 3D-printed desk relief of the climb, made in Mallorca.
Questions riders ask
How long is the Sant Salvador climb?
4.8 km with 380 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 8%.
What is the road surface like on Sant Salvador?
Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.
How hard is Sant Salvador?
Sant Salvador has a difficulty score of 3.0 (FIETS index), ranking 3 of 20 among the Mallorca climbs we map: 4.8 km at 8% average with 380 m of ascent. Our editorial rating is 4 of 5.
How busy is Sant Salvador with traffic?
Traffic is light most of the year. Early starts make it nearly empty.
When is the best time to ride Sant Salvador?
Optimal months are Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.