Ride the scenic landscapes of Mallorca on our 6 night self-guided tour which captures the very best of this island cycling paradise. The journey begins in the town of Pollença in the North East, giving riders a taste of local life on Mallorca. Take on some of the most impressive climbs such as Sa Calobra and Cap Formentor before heading west to stay in the Tramuntana mountains. Visit the monastery at Lluc, climb Soller and, on the penultimate day of riding prepare for jaw dropping scenery on the coast road to Andratx. Spend the last two nights in the village of Sineu, a perfect base to ride the flat roads to the east of the island and see some of the islands wine region, and home to the iconic Sineu velodrome.
Stay in boutique, family run hotels in Pollença, Valldemosa and Sineu, enjoy delicious Mallorquin food and wines.
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Welcome to Mallorca! Meet at your first hotel in Pollença at 12:00 (noon). Warm muscles function better than those pushed into tough efforts right away, so today’s ride has two goals: loosen your legs out for the week ahead and make sure your bike is dialled in. Today’s ride is an out and back 41 km coastal spin to the lighthouse at Cap Formentor.
Ride west from Pollença into the Tramuntana mountain range. Enjoy a gentle warm-up along scenic lanes to Campanet. The climbing starts at km 34. Enjoy a steady 10 km climb to 600 m and the heart of the Tramuntana mountains. Descend to the Port of Sa Calobra at 54 kms – the only way out is a boat, or a 10 km climb back the way you came! A picnic lunch is your reward at the top before descending home.
Start the day with a long, steady climb west into the mountains. After 27 km of climbing pause for coffee in Lluc and take some time to visit the monastery. At 40 km pause for a picnic lunch overlooking the Panta de Gorg Blau. Enjoy a 15 km descent before the final, short climb of the day to our idyllic hotel overlooking the coast.
Today’s ride is one of the highlights of the week. Head north along the coast and turn inland to the switchbacks of Soller & 9 km of beautiful winding road. Descend to the village of Bunyola and start the second ascent of of the day to the picturesque village of Orient (7 km, 5.5% average) Pause for lunch in the village at a local bar. Next comes a fabulous, fast descent and some welcome flat kms. All too soon it’s time to climb again, this time to Valldemossa (6 kms at a steady 5%). Finish the day with the mediterranean on your left for the final kms back to the hotel.
Enjoy a gorgeous ride around the west coast of the island and rack up some serious climbing along truly spectacular roads. The climbing finishes after 75 kms just after the village of Puigpunyent. Enjoy a glorious descent into wine-making country & pretty, flat lanes to our resting place in the market town of Sineu. (If you’re looking for an easier ride today, choose the short 57 km, 400 m option).
Explore an entirely different side of Mallorca on today’s ride which takes in the lanes & landscapes in the east of the island. Ride east from the hotel towards the coast. Ride through Santa Margalida & on to Arta, where the main climb of the day begins. 6 kms at 4% takes you to breathtaking views of the coast and the Ermita de Betlem. Cruise home through traditional villages and make sure you save some energy for some celebratory laps on the Sineu velodrome.
Sadly, it is time to say goodbye! Let us know if we need to organise transfers for you.
SELF-GUIDED
We’ll welcome you to the start of your tour, talk you through the week ahead and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy a great ride.
Guests receive a detailed digital Road Book, containing routes, route descriptions, details of hotels and our recommended places to stop along the way and enjoy in the evenings. Guests can choose to navigate from their own phone or GPS devices are available on request.
On a self-guided tour we take care of your luggage and move it from hotel to hotel. We also provide a contact number for support during the trip and will help you out of any situation.
We recommend that guests are able to fix a puncture and perform basic roadside bike repairs to best enjoy a self-guided tour.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Son Sant Jordi is an establishment classified as “interior tourism”, a charming rural hotel located in the urban center of Pollença, it is made up of a group of 17th century houses that have been restored and refurbished to become a relaxing hotel.
Hotel Ca’s Papà, a new concept in accommodation that we promise will surprise and delight you, where you are guaranteed to feel at home.
Ca’s Papà is a unique 13-room hotel that is full of character, combining the hallmarks of the region’s traditional lifestyle with a more contemporary atmosphere.
Es Picarol Sineu is an old Mallorcan stately home built in the 19th century and located in the center of the village of Sineu. After a long and careful restoration its old splendor has been recovered, but with all of today’s modern comforts. The striking and colorful facade has been restored respecting the technique and original design.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Emanuela is Italian and after many years living in Barcelona relocated to Mallorca. She started triathlon 10 years ago and has made it her life! Alongside guiding Emanuela hosts guests from all over the world in her Airbnb.
Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.
During the past 10 years, Mario has lived in different countries, but now he’s back home in Conegliano to ride every steep hill in the area! Despite his focus on road cycling, he’s had some amazing moments with his beloved steel gravel bike! Mario has been a member of the ESC Team since 2019 and couldn’t be happier! He looks forward to seeing you on the road soon!
Mallorca has been a site of pilgrimage for road cyclists for decades. The Tramuntana mountains, friendly islanders & mediterranean beaches make it easy to see why. Mallorca can be enjoyed all year around. It's most popular from March through to June and September to November.
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