Puig Major from Sóller

Sóller, SpainRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

17 km
Distance: 957 m
Elevation gain: Moderate
Difficulty: Paved
Surface

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Elevation profile

Total ascent: 957 m
Distance: 17 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a short but steep climb with nearly 1,000 m elevation gain over 17 km.

A 17.2 km climb from Sóller to near Puig Major, Spain, gaining 957 m mainly on Ma-10 main road.

Starting in Sóller at 27 m elevation, the route climbs steadily for 12.9 km with a gain of 897 m on the Ma-10 main road. This initial climb averages 7% with a maximum gradient of 30.3%, reaching a high point of 924 m at 13.6 km. From km 0 to 4, it passes through Fornalutx. After this steep section, there is a shorter climb of 1.6 km starting at 15.5 km, gaining 59 m with an average of 3.8% up to 891 m. The route surface is 93% paved with 7% gravel or unpaved. It primarily follows main roads (83% or 14.2 km) including the Ma-10 road, with no cycle lanes on these main road sections. Along the way, there is a 6.2 km stretch without cafés, shops, or water from 10.9 km to 17.1 km. Water springs are available at 2.1 km and 10.9 km. Stops for food and drink include a café near 0.7 km and a restaurant near 6 km, both just off route. Toilet facilities are near the start and at 8.4 km.

Highlights

Climb starting at 0.7 km with max gradient 30.3%
Passes through Fornalutx at 4 km
Restaurant and viewpoint at 6 km
Viewpoint coll des Xoriguer at 15.7 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

Fornalutx 4 km

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
Puig Major	0.7 km	12.9 km	897 m	7 %	30.3 %	924 m
—	15.5 km	1.6 km	59 m	3.8 %	9.8 %	891 m

High point 924 m at 13.6 km; low point 27 m.

Puig Major · starts at 0.7 km

12.9 km at 7% · 897 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 83% main road · 9% path · 5% quiet street
Main roads: 14.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used: Ma-10 (14 km)
Surface: Paved throughout
Gradient: 79% climbing · 11% descending · 10% flat
Steep sections: 11.8 km over 5% · 1.7 km over 8% · 1.2 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 17.5% at 13.3 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

0 kmToilets · 150 m off route
0 kmTorrens · pharmacy · on the route
0.4 kmTramuntana Tours · bike shop · 230 m off route
0.7 kmS'Oficina · café · on the route
0.7 kmSpar · supermarket · on the route
2.1 kmFont de sa Mel·lera · spring · on the route
6 kmMirador de ses Barques · restaurant · 60 m off route
8.4 kmToilets · 150 m off route
10.9 kmfont de s'Ermita · spring · 90 m off route

Need to bail out?

0 km — Sóller (station), 170 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

6 km — Mirador de ses Barques (viewpoint)
15.7 km — coll des Xoriguer (viewpoint)

At the start

Can Panxeta · bakery · 50 m
Sóller · café · 50 m
Es Trui · café · 50 m
Es Pa Pagès · bakery · 60 m
Giovanni L. · ice cream · 50 m

Practical information

Surface: Paved
Route shape: Point to point
Riding time: 1 h 14 min

Know before you go

6.2 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 10.9 km
14.2 km on main roads without cycle lane
7% of route gravel or unpaved
Maximum gradient 30.3% over short section

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.