Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau

Statistics

Difficulty points	211
Length	3 mi
Average gradient	5.6%
Steepest segment	13.3%
Total ascent	899 ft

Difficulty points

211

Length

3 mi

Average gradient

5.6%

Steepest segment

13.3%

Total ascent

899 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#28 toughest climb of Balearic Islands

#26 most elevation gain of Balearic Islands

#41 longest climb of Balearic Islands

#88 average steepest climb of Serra de Tramuntana

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As a 'climb' it does not represent much, but the views on this stretch are very nice!

MaximGeeroms

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On the way from Sa Calobra over Coll del Reis, and then back down on Puig Major to Port de Sóller. You pass the Gorg Blau and Embassament de Cúber.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:36:32
7 mph	00:25:52
9 mph	00:20:09
12 mph	00:15:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puig Major can be cycled from 3 sides. Puig Major from Sóller is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau & Puig Major via Fornalutx.

You don't need special gearing for Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau is not a problem.

Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau is 5.6%.

Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau is at 2904 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:36:32 to climb Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:52, and at 9 mph 00:20:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:08 is an achievable time.

Puig Major from Pantà de Gorg Blau is located in the region Mallorca in Spain.

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