Mallorca Gravel

8 to 15 May 2027

A full loop of the island on gravel and quiet roads: six stages from Palma through Santanyí, Artà, Formentor and the Serra de Tramuntana.

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€1,000 deposit to book your place, 50% of the price one month later and the rest one month before departure. Groups of up to 12 riders. Cancellation terms

Dates

8–15 May 2027

Duration

8 days

Distance

444 km

Climbing

6,880 m

Difficulty

Medium

From

€3,600

The Mallorca between places

Mallorca is an island we thought we knew: ridden and admired many times. Yet every time we leave the asphalt for the gravel, it shows us another layer. This trip comes from that curiosity, the wish to ride Mallorca slowly and closely, tracing a full loop of the island on gravel or mountain bike, not chasing the famous climbs but following the land where it feels most alive.

We designed the route as we design all our trips: by riding it first and letting the island set the rhythm. In a week in May we cross mountains, plains, coastlines and hidden interiors, linking dirt roads, forgotten paths, forest tracks and rural lanes that rarely appear on classic cycling maps.

This is the Mallorca that lives between places: dry-stone walls glowing at sunset, ancient olive groves, quiet fincas and empty tracks. A week to disconnect from the noise, reconnect with movement and rediscover a familiar island through unfamiliar lines.

At a glance

Start and finish: Palma de Mallorca
Riding: 6 stages on gravel, quiet roads and tracks
Highlights: Formentor lighthouse, Serra de Tramuntana, Sa Calobra
Support: support vehicle
Bike: gravel or mountain bike; rental not included

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€1,000 deposit to book your place, 50% of the price one month later and the rest one month before departure. Groups of up to 12 riders. Cancellation terms

The switchbacks of the road to Sa Calobra

The Formentor peninsula from a viewpoint

Day by day

Six riding stages and around 444 km on a full loop of the island. The trip dates include your travel days. Distances and climbing are approximate.

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We pick you up at Palma airport and take you to the hotel. Bike preparation and briefing, and the welcome dinner.

81 km, +420 m

A gentle start on coastal tracks and rolling rural roads, through golden fields, olive groves and small villages. Just enough climbing to warm up and find the rhythm for the days ahead.

72 km, +640 m

Inland through quiet villages and open countryside, on hard-packed gravel with short paved sections and a few moderate climbs. A good day to settle in and stop for coffee in a village bar.

66 km, +490 m

More climbing and a few technical sections, past olive groves and along narrow gravel trails, with views that keep us going all day.

64.5 km, +1,630 m

Into the mountains. First out to the Formentor lighthouse on a road almost closed to traffic, then back and up into the Serra de Tramuntana to the sanctuary of Lluc.

80 km, +2,270 m

The climbing gets serious: mountain passes, quiet villages, and the descent and climb of the road to Sa Calobra, one of the most famous and photogenic roads in the Balearics. The highlight of the trip.

94 km, +1,430 m

A finale with a bit of everything: easy gravel, a few technical spots, villages and coastal views, back to Palma to close the loop. Farewell dinner in the evening.

We take care of all airport transfers. End of the trip.

Included

Bike guides, according to the number of riders
Support vehicle
All nights in hotels
Dinner during all stages
Personal travel insurance for each traveller, plus the travel agency’s general insurance
Welcome and farewell dinners
Airport transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure days
Welcome kit
Group video call
Dedicated WhatsApp group

Not included

Flights, baggage fees and bike equipment
Bike rental
Lunches, and dinners where not specified
Food and snacks during the riding days, except where specified
Excursions and extra activities
Additional costs from logistical changes, such as extra transfers
Anything not listed under Included

Your guide

Julián Bueno Risco

Travel logistics coordinator and guide, PA Cycling

Geographer, photographer, traveller, digital map maker and route designer. Julián coordinates the Spanish team of Komoot editors, has published several Spanish mountain bike guidebooks and is a member of the Spanish Mountain Bike School (EEMTB). Ask him about life, GPS secrets and the latest cycling gadgets.

Instagram: @yulman

What riders say

5.0 67 reviews on Google

Logistics in some countries are complicated for many reasons, but the organization of the Mongolia trip was impeccable. I think I'll rely on the same agency for other tours around the world.

Massimo A.Mongolia · Google review · Translated from Italian

I don't know any company that does this kind of trip better. The trip design, the time together, the planning: perfect. I've already done 5 trips with them. Oh, and the guides are a 10!

Santiago R.Google review · Translated from Spanish

True adventure cycling. Going to places one would likely never go on one’s own, in a way that means facing real rather than contrived challenges, but with professionalism and support of the highest standard.

Greg K.Google review

Good to know

A gravel bike or a mountain bike. Bike rental is not included in the price; ask us if you need help arranging one on the island.

The first three stages are gentle and help you find your rhythm. The last three enter the Serra de Tramuntana, with more climbing and the descent and climb of Sa Calobra on stage 5, the hardest and most spectacular day of the trip.

Cancellations must be sent in writing to Project Adventure Cycling. An administrative fee of €300 applies, plus a percentage of the total trip cost:

30% up to 45 days before departure
40% up to 30 days before departure
50% up to 21 days before departure
75% up to 14 days before departure

After that, no refund is given. There are no refunds for riders who do not show up at the start, leave during the trip, or cannot start or finish because of missing or incorrect travel documents. Project Adventure Cycling is not liable for delays or cancellations caused by force majeure events and is never responsible for airfare expenses. See the full refund and cancellation policy.

A specific personal insurance policy for each traveller and each trip, on top of the travel agency’s general insurance.

More questions? Read our general FAQ, write to info@pa-cycling.cc or message us on WhatsApp.

Ride a full loop of Mallorca

8 to 15 May 2027. From €3,600 per person.

Book this trip Download the handbook

€1,000 deposit to book your place, 50% of the price one month later and the rest one month before departure. Groups of up to 12 riders. Cancellation terms