Mallorca, Spain · from Sóller
Coll de Sóller
From the Sóller side the old pass road stacks hairpin on hairpin for 7.4 km at a steady 6%, from the valley at 70 m to the col at 497 m. Since the road tunnel took the car traffic, the climb is essentially a cyclists' playground, and the northern side is the one with the famous ladder of bends.
Summit elevation: 497 m
How fast would you climb Coll de Sóller?
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*Demo simulation uses standard road bike physics (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004).
Coll de Sóller and the Tour
The original trade pass connecting the agricultural Sóller valley with Palma de Mallorca, famous for its 50+ hairpins split between the two sides. Since the opening of the toll-free road tunnel, cars bypass the col entirely, making it one of Europe's finest traffic-free cycling roads.
A staple of the Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana race, ridden from both sides. Reported race times for the col circulate widely, but none of them has a public source we could verify, so this page shows a modelled reference instead of a rider's time.
Riding it yourself
When to go
October to May. Highly recommended for morning warm-ups or quiet afternoon loop rides.
Base & logistics
Located 15 km north of Palma. The summit café serves coffee and local pastries. Loop with Puig Major or Valldemossa.
FAQ
How long is the Coll de Sóller climb?
From Sóller, the climb is about 7.4 km with roughly 427 m of elevation gain at 5.8% average gradient (based on the simplified profile used by this simulator; published figures vary slightly by source).
How long does it take to cycle up Coll de Sóller?
It depends almost entirely on your power-to-weight ratio. Use the simulator on this page: enter your FTP and weight, and a physics model (air resistance, rolling resistance, gravity) estimates your time on the gradient profile.
How accurate is the time simulation?
The simulator uses a simplified segment profile and standard road bike assumptions (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004, 8 kg bike). It does not model wind, drafting, altitude, surface or pacing errors, so treat the result as a realistic estimate, not a guarantee.
How should I train for Coll de Sóller?
Sustained climbs reward steady threshold and sweet spot work plus a power-to-weight improvement over weeks, not days. TrainCraft builds structured cycling training plans and adapts them when you miss sessions, using fatigue science (CTL/ATL/TSB).
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Preparing for this climb?
A climb like this is won weeks in advance. TrainCraft builds a structured plan around your FTP and available hours, and adapts it when you miss a workout.
Start Training FreeThe profile is simplified into 3 segments for simulation; real gradients vary metre by metre. Stats shown are derived from this simulated profile and closely match commonly published figures. Time estimates assume standard road bike physics and no wind.
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