Mallorca, Spain · from Sóller
Puig Major
Puig Major from Sóller is the longest sustained climb on Mallorca and a staple of every Tramuntana training camp. The gradient rarely spikes, making it ideal for steady threshold and sweet spot efforts. The climb tops out at the tunnel below the military summit.
How fast would you climb Puig Major?
Enter your power and weight. A physics engine calculates your estimated time against the gradient profile.
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See how power and weight affect your time on a real climb.
*Demo simulation uses standard road bike physics (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004).
Puig Major and the Tour
Engineered in the 1960s to connect the Sóller valley with the high Tramuntana reservoir lakes, Puig Major has become the primary pro training ground on Mallorca. WorldTour teams from Team Sky/Ineos to Visma and UAE use its steady 6% grade for winter threshold testing.
As Mallorca's premier mountain pass, Puig Major hosts the annual Challenge Mallorca pro races. Enric Mas holds the modern Strava KOM segment benchmark of 33:14 for the 14.8 km climb from Sóller to Monnaber tunnel.
33:14 for the 14.8 km climb from Sóller to the Monnaber tunnel entrance during a WorldTour training camp.
Riding it yourself
When to go
October through May. Ideal winter and spring training climate, with mild Mediterranean sunshine and quiet mountain roads.
Base & logistics
Base in Sóller or Port de Sóller. Water is available at the gas station near the start in Sóller; no services until the Gorg Blau lake past the tunnel.
FAQ
How long is the Puig Major climb?
From Sóller, the climb is about 12.7 km with roughly 791 m of elevation gain at 6.3% 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 Puig Major?
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 Puig Major?
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 22 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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