Mallorca, Spain · from the Palma side

Coll de Sóller by bike

Coll de Sóller stacks dozens of hairpins up the old pass road between Palma and Sóller. Since the road tunnel took the car traffic, the climb is essentially a cyclists' playground. Moderate gradients make it a good warm-up climb before the bigger Tramuntana passes.

Length
7.3 km
Elevation gain
423 m
Avg gradient
5.8%
Steepest section
6.2%

How fast would you climb Coll de Sóller?

Enter your power and weight. A physics engine calculates your estimated time against the gradient profile.

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250 W
75 kg
Coll de Sóller (Simulated)
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*Demo simulation uses standard road bike physics (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004). for custom bike types, surface analysis, and detailed splits.

FAQ

How long is the Coll de Sóller climb?

From the Palma side, the climb is about 7.3 km with roughly 423 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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The 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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