Virtual Mallorca Tramuntana Loop Challenge
Take on one of Europe's great road cycling circuits from your own roads and turbo trainers. The Mallorca Tramuntana Loop covers roughly 181 km (about 112 miles) through the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in the northwest of Mallorca, the UNESCO World Heritage landscape that draws professional cyclists and keen amateurs alike each spring. Route Rally turns every synced ride into progress around this demanding island circuit.
- Route: Mallorca Tramuntana Loop
- Distance: 180.9 km
- Elevation gain: 3101 m
- European mountain cycling circuit
- Best for: Medium rallies of your own for road cyclists and indoor riders, and focused training goals
Planning your challenge
A cyclist averaging 150 km/week finishes in a week or so; a runner at 40 km/week takes about five weeks, and a walker at 30 km/week completes it in around six weeks.
This is a Medium route by Route Rally distance bands, well suited to cyclists who want a recognised route goal with serious climbing.
Works especially well for road cyclists and indoor trainers who want a recognised European cycling challenge as a rally target.
Create your own rally for your own Tramuntana target, solo or with a cycling club or group.
Why this route
- The Mallorca Tramuntana Loop follows the mountain roads of the Serra de Tramuntana, covering about 181 km (112 miles) through the UNESCO World Heritage landscape in the northwest of the island.
- As a virtual challenge you cover the distance in your own time, with rides from your local roads and indoor trainers all counting towards the circuit finish.
- The Serra de Tramuntana is one of Europe's most popular cycling destinations, attracting professional teams and amateur cyclists throughout the spring season.
- The route's climbing profile is one of the most demanding of any Route Rally circuit, making it a motivating training goal for serious cyclists.
- Its medium length and circuit format make it a natural target for a focused four-to-eight week training block.
Highlights
- Start at Paguera on the Bay of Palma on the southwest coast of Mallorca
- Climb into the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage mountain range
- Pass the mountain village of Valldemossa, one of the island's most famous spots
- Follow the coastal mountain roads past Sa Calobra before looping back to the bay
Common questions
How do my rides count towards the Tramuntana circuit?
Ride, sync, repeat. Every ride Strava or Apple Health hands over is credited to the loop and moves you on from Paguera. Turbo sessions count exactly as road miles do, so a winter block indoors closes the circuit just as well, and at 150 km a week that takes a week or so.
Do I have to ride in Mallorca?
No. The loop is a number to reach rather than an island to visit, so your local roads and indoor sessions all count. Route Rally works towards the distance rather than the climbing, so you get credit for the 181 km without having to find a Sa Calobra of your own.
Why do cyclists go to Mallorca?
The Serra de Tramuntana offers long mountain passes, warm spring weather and quiet roads in a compact island setting. Professional teams use it for pre-season training camps, and the combination of climbing and coastal roads makes it one of Europe's most enjoyable cycling destinations.
How long does it take to cycle?
At a steady 150 km a week you finish in a week or so. Push to 250 km a week and the circuit closes inside ten days. You name the finishing date at setup, so the pace stays yours.
Start your Mallorca Tramuntana Loop Conquest
Joining is free. Connect Strava or Apple Health once and every ride, run or walk you record syncs automatically, moving you along the route without anything else to log.