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- Recommended travel time
March and April, September and October
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Mallorca is regarded as a cycling paradise in the Mediterranean. Road cyclists have been appreciating the island’s diversity for years. The island also has plenty to offer mountain bikers: mountains reaching heights of 1,500 metres, challenging single tracks and a mild climate all year round. When exploring on your own, however, you should be considerate: a large proportion of the land in Mallorca belongs to local farmers, and barriers such as fences and locked gates should be taken seriously. It’s best to get advice from guides and local tour operators in advance.
Top mountain biking trails in Majorca
240 kilometres, 8,000 metres of elevation gain: the Megatrail Mallorca for ambitious cyclists Medium
As much of Majorca’s countryside is privately owned, it is difficult, if not impossible, to undertake longer or multi-day mountain bike tours, particularly without a guide. The staff at Rad International worked tirelessly for three years on the Megatrail Mallorca (MTM). The 240-kilometre route takes you through the Serra de Tramuntana, a favourite with cyclists — you’ll need to tackle an elevation gain of around 8,000 metres over at least four daily stages. The MTM is challenging not just because of its length: there are also plenty of off-road sections, fast downhill stretches and singletrack trails of all levels of difficulty to tackle. The Megatrail can be traversed as part of a group or on your own. GPS tracking and roadbooks are available for a registration fee from Rad International in Peguera, where the trail begins and ends.
- Tour duration min. 4 days
- Distance 240 km
- Ascent 3,080 m
- Descent -3,080 m
Mountain biking circular route through the Barranc de Biniaraix Difficult
The fantastic descent that makes this tour so special comes right at the end, as the icing on the cake. This circular route, which is classified as challenging, starts at Sóller railway station. The journey takes you along gravel roads to the first stop, which offers a stunning view: the Mirador de ses Barques vantage point, with a spectacular vista over the harbour of Port de Sóller. The route continues along tarmac to the Cúber reservoir and then along unpaved tracks to the Coll de l’Ofre mountain pass, at an altitude of 875 metres. At the top of the pass, the descent begins through the Barranc de Biniaraix gorge, which is technically challenging. The single track follows the old pilgrimage route, which in places features quite stony and widely spaced steps — but it’s guaranteed to be great fun. Once you reach the end of the canyon, the route will take you back to Sóller along peaceful roads, past numerous cafés and restaurants.
- Tour duration 4 hrs 10 min
- Distance 33.5 km
- Ascent 1,510 m
- Descent -1,510 m
Cross country to Torre d’Aubarca Medium
Dreamy bays, crystal-clear water and countless places to swim: it sounds idyllic, but it’s actually quite a challenge. The cross-country tour on the Llevant Peninsula offers that island vibe combined with technically challenging singletrack trails. It starts at the S’Alqueria Vella car park. After a pleasant but strenuous climb, there’s an action-packed descent to the sea. The rocky single track running along the coast to Torre d’Aubarca presents a few challenges after Sa Font Salada Bay due to the terrain — for the final few metres, many cyclists end up pushing or carrying their bikes. Tip: if you’d rather give the single track a miss, you can opt for a gravel path a little way from the sea instead.
- Tour duration 2 hrs 15 min
- Distance 21.2 km
- Ascent 510 m
- Descent -550 m
An easy ride to a secluded cove Difficult
From Peguera, a pleasant circular ride takes you back to Peguera via Port d’Andratx. Gentle climbs on tarmac roads alternate with breathtaking views on the mountain passes and thrilling downhill sections. If you’d like to add a bit of a technical challenge to the route, you can take the ‘Cala d’Egos’ downhill track on the Penyal des Migdia instead of the road. But be warned: the singletrack is rated as difficult.
- Tour duration 2 hrs 45 min
- Distance 28.5 km
- Ascent 850 m
- Descent 850 m
Bike hire at the destination
- Rad International
- Roxybike Mallorca
- CaMi Bike
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