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A live go / no-go for the climb, tuned to your fitness and how you feel on descents.

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Routes by base town

Round trip for the classic loop, for Intermediate

Sóller55 km · 1,500 m round trip Within range
Port de Sóller60 km · 1,550 m round trip Within range
Port de Pollença95 km · 1,900 m round trip Tough day
Alcúdia100 km · 1,950 m round trip Tough day
Playa de Muro100 km · 1,950 m round trip Tough day
Can Picafort110 km · 2,000 m round trip · most riders shuttle closer Shuttle advised
Palma140 km · 2,400 m round trip · most riders shuttle closer Shuttle advised

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Ride-day checklist

Two full bottles (no reliable water on the climb)Real food for 3–5 hours outPackable jacket for the descentCheck brake pads before you descendPhone charged, offline map savedFront + rear light (tunnels en route)Cash/card for the café at the bottomID and any medical infoTube, levers, pump or CO2, multitool

Bail-out options

Sa Calobra is a dead-end road — once at the bottom, the only way out is back up. There is a café and toilets at the port. If you are cooked, rest and eat before climbing, or arrange a pickup from the Sa Calobra car park in advance. On the approach, Escorca and the Lluc monastery have water, food and a road that leaves you options if the weather turns.

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Sa Calobra FAQ

Which direction should I ride it?

Almost everyone descends into Sa Calobra and climbs back out, because the road is a dead end. Descend with control — the hairpins are tight and often busy with coaches and other cyclists.

Is there water on the climb?

Only at the port (café, fountains) at the bottom. There is nothing on the climb itself, so fill both bottles before you descend and top up at the port before heading back up.

How busy is the road with traffic?

Tour coaches and cars use it through the day, heaviest mid-morning to early afternoon. An early start means quieter, safer hairpins. Buses are banned at peak times in season but always ride defensively.

Is the descent dangerous?

It demands respect: tight hairpins, shaded damp patches, gravel after rain, and oncoming traffic. Check your brakes, control your speed, and never cut the racing line into a blind bend.

Is Sa Calobra suitable on an e-bike?

Yes, and an e-road bike makes the climb out far more accessible — but mind your range: the climb back is sustained, so start with enough battery for the full ascent plus a margin.

The Go / No-Go verdict is guidance only, built from public Open-Meteo forecasts and your inputs. It is not a safety guarantee — always use your own judgement, check official forecasts, and ride within your limits. Mallorca Cycling Lab takes no booking and is not liable for your ride.

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