From Caimari, at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, the Coll de sa Batalla unwinds 10.4 km at a 5.2% average up to the Lluc monastery, a climb that has become a fixture of professional winter training camps in Mallorca.
A steady climb between pine woods and ridges
The road climbs in broad hairpins through Mediterranean pine forest, with a few steeper sections around 10-12% in the second half of the ride, before easing slightly down onto the plateau that hosts the Lluc monastery. The width and good condition of the surface make it a particularly pleasant climb at a brisk pace.
The pros’ winter playground
Every winter, numerous WorldTour teams choose Mallorca for their training camps, and the Coll de sa Batalla ranks among their favourite climbs thanks to its consistency and the many possible combinations with other Serra de Tramuntana passes like the Puig Major or Sa Calobra.
Getting the climb right
A light cap effectively shields against the Mediterranean sun, often intense even in the off-season, while extra bottles are recommended for the warmer late-spring months.
When to go
February to May and September to November — Mallorca’s summer makes the climb taxing due to the heat and heavier tourist traffic on the island’s roads.
Good to know
The Lluc monastery, at the top, offers simple accommodation for cyclists wanting to split their stay in two, while Caimari and Selva provide a wider choice of lodging and restaurants typical of the island’s interior.
