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Breathtaking views on this stunning hill climb in the north of Mallorca
An intermediate hill climb for those who want to stretch their legs on the bike and explore the North of the Island.
This route starts from the marina in Puerto Pollenca but can be easily started anywhere along the Puerto Pollenca Ma-2210 bypass road. It’s just under 3km from the marina to the beginning of the Formentor climb. This ride is a wonderful chance to sample some breathtaking views across Puerto Pollenca and if you follow the road to the Formentor lighthouse, it takes you to the most Northerly point on Mallorca - Cap de Formentor.
Formentor is one of the most popular destinations in North Majorca and attracts many cyclists and drivers. This can therefore make the road quite busy with traffic throughout the day so it is recommended to get there early to avoid crowds which makes for a much easier and peaceful ride up. During the summer months it is definitely recommended to avoid the hottest part of the day between 12-2pm.
The first climb on the Ma-2210 road takes you out of Puerto Pollenca to the viewpoint at ‘Mirador de Sa Creueta’ where you can see the ‘El Colomer’ rock protrude from the water. This climb can be challenging at a few points but there are a few passing places where you can stop to take a breather. The road conditions here are fabulous and very smooth, and this is true for much of the ride. From Puerto Pollenca to the Mirador de Sa Creueta is a 3.3km climb with an elevation of about 220m.
Once at the Mirador de Sa Creueta viewpoint, you have the option to either continue the ride up to enjoy views over the beach at Formentor, or to ride down to Formentor beach itself, or to continue to Cap de Formentor. If you decide to continue up, the road surface starts to deteriorate with a few rocks and pot holes on the way. It’s approximately 2.5km up to the next viewpoint, not many cars will continue on this road up so avoiding the potholes should be fairly easy.
The recommended route is to take the descent to Formentor, which will lead you to both the lighthouse and to the beach. After stopping at the first viewpoint for a short break and a drink, it’s an easy freewheel down. The roads here are beautifully smooth and the route is well signposted. It’s a 3km ride from the viewpoint down before you reach a fork in the road. Here you can take the left fork, continuing on the Ma-2210 to the lighthouse and continue 0.5km to Formentor beach. You will approach a carpark where you can reach the beach and either stop to take a break or continue for 10km to the lighthouse at Cap Formentor.
Although free-wheeling for a couple of minutes down to the beach from the viewpoint, the climb back up is not as bad as it seems and the final descent back to Puerto Pollenca from Mirador de Sa Creueta is great to pick up speed and cool down in the wind. Be aware that coaches do sometimes travel up this road, especially during peak season and it is essential to give them plenty of space on the turns.
Read about our bike ride to Cap Formentor.
Itinerary: Puerto Pollensa - Formentor Viewpoint - Formentor Beach - Puerto Pollensa
Distance: 21 km Max Elevation: 279m
Difficulty: Moderate Hill Climb
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