Cat 2
Sant Salvador
Santuari de Sant Salvador
- Distance
- 4.8km
- Avg gradient
- 8%
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Elevation gain
- 380m
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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.
- Surface
- Smooth asphalt
- Traffic
- Low traffic
- Best months
- JFMAMJJASOND
Live conditions
Weather at the climb
- 28 Tue29°C0% rain
- 29 Wed30°C0% rain
- 30 Thu30°C0% rain
- 31 Fri30°C0% rain
- 01 Sat32°C0% rain
Elevation profile
Local tips
The last 1.5 km is the toughest. There is a café at the top with magnificent views — earn your coffee.
Refuel near this climb
Cafés
Restaurante Can Biel Cyclist-friendly cafés Paseo de la República Argentina, Passeig de la República Argentina, 6, 07200 Felanitx, Illes Balears, Spain
Water refills
Drinking water Water refill points
Bike repair
Crist Rei Bike repair shops Crta. de, Ctra. Porto Colom, s/n, 07200 Felanitx, Illes Balears, Spain
Ciclos Gomila Bike repair shops C/ d'en Joan Capó, 6, 07200 Felanitx, Illes Balears, Spain
Canyon.Base Bike repair shops Canyon.Base RCSN S.L. Robinson, Av. Calo Petit, 1, 07660 Cala Serena, Illes Balears, Spain
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Common questions
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 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.