Tour de Majorca

Plan to arrive in Palma de Majorca on Saturday, the day before the tour. This allows you to acclimatize and spend some time in the old city of Palma. We can assist with your hotel booking in Palma.

Take a short taxi ride from Palma to meet us in a country hotel (Finca) near the village of Esporlas in the foothills of the Sierra Tramuntana. Here you will be fitted with your bike and will have a chance to get used to the climate on a short trip to the countryside. Blue skies and Mediterranean landscapes are awaiting you. We begin with a gradual ascent into the Sierra Tramuntana mountain range toward the village of Valdemossa. Here you have a chance to marvel at the historic architecture of the most beautiful village on Majorca. Many artists have made Valdemossa their home, among them Frederic Chopin! You will stay overnight in a beautifully restored country-style lodge (finca) and get to know each other during a tasteful welcome dinner. 27k / 17 mile, 1000ft of climbing.

An epic ride takes us through the Southern Tramuntana mountains. Five scenic passes with seemingly endless switchback climbs on moderate grades and exciting downhills await. You will experience Majorca’s truly spectacular coastline. On your way to Deia, you will enjoy amazing views of the Mediterranean from up high. We stay overnight in an exquisite Mallorquin mansion, Hotel Des Puig in the funky town of Deia. Distance 50-80 km / 30-50 miles, up to 5500ft climbing. Shorter options available.

Start the day with a long, winding and exhilarating downhill ride into Soller, before we begin the climb over famous Coll de Soller. Then we tackle the Coll de Horno in the shadow of Mallorca's highest mountain, Puig Mayor, standing at 1445m / 4,800ft. After a well-deserved rest in the mountain village of Orient we continue with a fast descent to Alaro and then through olive fields and orchards on to our Finca in Moscari. Distance 60-84 km / 40+ miles, up to 4500ft climbing. Shorter and longer options available.

Today we ride on very quiet country roads through orchards, fields and small villages toward the agricultural center of the island. Wednesdays is market day in Sineu and with a little imagination you are taken back to a medieval setting. You can buy anything from donkeys to silverware in the narrow walkways and plazas around the church at the island’s largest market. From Sineu we ride to the mountain top monastery at Sant Salvador and finish the day with an amazing climb. Along the way you can also go for an optional climb up to the monastery at Cura. Distance 70-100 km / 45+ miles.

Today is a recovery day in the saddle and we ride a mostly flat stage trough the agricultural interior of Mallorca. We enjoy a coffee break in one of the many villages before making our way to the northern coast and the ancient city of Alcudia. After lunch we ride on to Pollenca and our hotel located right in the historic city center and near the calvary stairs. Your climbing option today is a ride up to the monastery at Bonany. Distance 70- 100k, 45-60miles

Cap Formentor, the very northern tip of the island, is today's destination. A winding road along steep cliffs offers an entertaining ride with breathtaking views of the deep blue sea. On our way we will rest at a secluded beach and have a look at the world-famous Hotel Formentor, a hide out for political refugees during WW II. On today's trip we are certain you will agree with us that road biking could not possibly get any better! The road to Formentor easily ranks among the world’s most scenic rides. Our return journey will allow us to explore the fishing village of Cala Sant Vincenc before we return to Pollenca. Distance 50-80 km / 30-50 miles

On our last day of cycling we will cross the northern Sierra. After some fast warm up cycling into the foothills we will tackle the extremely impressive climb of Coll de Sa Bataia. Here you have the option to continue on for a truly epic ride or to have lunch at the monastery at Lluc followed by an exciting downhill trek back to Pollenca. Have a coffee on the plaza at the base of the 365 stairs leading up to the church at Calvary Hill. Those who are opting for the long version will descend down to Sa Calobra. This switchbacking and twisting road clings to the mountainside while descending into a steep canyon. You will feel like you're on a Disney bicycle ride! It is the Majorquin road builder’s masterpiece and for many cycling greats, the climb back up was a favourite spring training ride. It is a great measuring stick for cyclists from all around the world. After you top out you will be rewarded with another fast descent to Pollenca. Distance 70-120 km / 40-72 miles. Up to 6600 ft of climbing.

Sadly, it is time to say goodbye. In the morning you will be shuttled to the airport or your hotel in Palma for an extended stay. If you are staying in Palma make sure you visit the cathedral of Palma de Majorca, also known as the Cathedral of Light. It is the second largest cathedral in Spain and took over 300 years to build. A walk through the narrow passages and pathways of Palma’s old city is not to be missed!