Pollença - CAP Formentor - port pollença
The Pollença to Cap de Formentor ride is 50 kilometres of everything that makes Mallorca the best cycling island in the world. Starting in the ancient walled town of Pollença in the north of the island, the route heads east through Port de Pollença and onto the Formentor peninsula, where the road begins to climb into one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Mediterranean.
The Cap de Formentor road is 20 kilometres of tight switchbacks, limestone cliff faces, and views over an impossibly blue sea that make most cyclists stop mid-road just to take it in. The road passes through tunnels bored straight into the rock, past the Mirador des Colomer at 330 metres above the sea, and all the way to the lighthouse at the very tip of the island. It is the kind of road that makes you ride slower not because you have to, but because you do not want it to end.
At the end: the lighthouse. Built in 1863, perched above a drop of nothing but blue. A moment to take it in. Then the return along the same road, which looks completely different in the other direction.
The descent back from Cap de Formentor is where this route reveals its second act. Every corner you climbed is now a sweeping view you earn at speed, with the whole bay of Pollença opening up ahead of you as the peninsula falls away.
Back in Port de Pollença, a coffee stop at a carefully chosen local café before the final few kilometres back to Pollença through the northern coast. The best way to end the best road on the island.
50 km Distance
676 m Elevation gain
2.5 hours Estimated riding time — 3.5 hours Total duration
★★★ Difficulty — Moderate Challenge
What comes with your Ride
EVERY RIDE INCLUDES
Pre-Ride planning with you
Clear pricing - no hidden costs
Private ride guide
Custom rute planning
Coffe stop
Nutrition (if requested)
Mechanical Support
Bike rental (optional / on request)
The Cap formentor Experience
The climb itself.
Cap de Formentor rises approximately 350 metres over the first 10 kilometres from Port de Pollença to the high point of the peninsula. The gradient is never brutal. It does not need to be. The road earns its reputation through what it shows you, not what it demands of your legs. The climb is steady and sustained, winding up through pine forests with the bay of Pollença falling away below you on the left and the open Mediterranean appearing on the right. Past the Mirador des Colomer at 330 metres above the sea, the full scale of the peninsula reveals itself. Most cyclists stop here. It would be strange not to.
The tunnels.
Further along, the road passes through a series of tunnels bored directly into the limestone cliff. Cut by hand in the 1920s, they are narrow, dramatic, and completely unexpected. Coming out of the second tunnel into open air above a sheer drop is one of those moments that reminds you why you came to Mallorca specifically to ride.
The descent to the lighthouse.
From the high point of the road, the descent twists down to the Far de Formentor, the lighthouse built in 1863 at the very tip of the island. The road is technical in places, with switchbacks that drop toward the sea on both sides. Your guide rides it with you, reads the road, and sets a pace that matches your confidence. At the bottom: the lighthouse, the end of the island, and nothing but open sea in every direction.
Before and after.
Getting to the start of the peninsula is a ride in itself. Depending on your starting point and fitness level, we build the approach through Pollença and Port de Pollença around you, with time to settle into the ride before the main event. The return leg gives you time to feel what you just did and enjoy the coast road back, with a coffee stop in Port de Pollença before the final roll into Pollença
THE PROCESS
THREE STEPS TO YOUR PERFECT RIDE
01 — SELECT your TOUR and tell us everything
Book your ride online and fill in the short form that follows. Dates, group size, fitness level, the roads you want to ride, and anything else that matters to you. That is where your route starts.
02 —We build it together
We take everything you shared and design your route around it. We send the plan before the ride and nothing is fixed until it feels right. It is your ride. We just design it.
03 — Enjoy your ride!
Your guide meets you at the agreed meeting point. You focus entirely on the ride. We handle everything else from the first pedal stroke to the last coffee. 🤙
Have a question before you book?
Reach us on WhatsApp or email and we will get back to you within a few hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. 100% private means exactly that. Your group only, never mixed with other riders. Your guide is dedicated entirely to you for the duration of the ride. No strangers, no shared pace, no compromise.
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Every route is adapted to you. You do not need to be a racer. You need to want a great day on the bike. Whether you are riding your first Mallorcan climb or targeting a personal best on Sa Calobra, we build the plan around your level, not the other way around.
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Up to 6 riders per guide. Groups of 7 or more include a second guide or support vehicle to make sure everyone gets the same quality of experience. If your group is larger than 6, reach out before booking and we will put together the right setup for you.
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You can add bike rental at checkout for €70 per bike. If you are bringing your own, just let us know any specifics during the planning call so we can make sure everything is ready for the ride.
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You will fill in a short form at checkout with all the details we need. Dates, group size, fitness level, and the kind of ride you have in mind. We will review it and be in touch within 12 hours to confirm and share your route plan before the day.
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Life happens. Get in touch as soon as you know and we will always find a solution. We are a small team and we treat every booking like a person, not a transaction.
Built by cyclist who know the difference
Camomille CC brings together two things most guides have only one of. Riders who have competed at the highest level and professionals with 20+ years of combined experience designing tours that go beyond the kilometers.
We know what makes a ride feel effortless, memorable, and completely yours. And because no two riders are the same, we never start with a fixed plan. We start with you, and build everything from there. 🤙WHY CAMOMILLE CYCLING COMMUNITY
110+
20+
Routes catalogued in Mallorca
Years combined
tour design experience and cycling
100%
Private. Your grup only
Camomille CC offers private guided cycling tours in Mallorca for individuals and small groups. Whether you are planning a bucket list climb on Sa Calobra, a challenging day in the Serra de Tramuntana UNESCO World Heritage mountains, a ride to the Cap de Formentor lighthouse, or a scenic coastal loop along the north of the island, every experience is designed around you. Our guides are former professional cyclists with deep local knowledge of Mallorca's best roads, quiet backroads, and the coffee stops worth stopping for. All private cycling tours depart from your accommodation or your desired start point and are available as half day, full day, or multi-day guided experiences across the island. Mallorca is one of Europe's premier cycling destinations and Camomille CC is the only women-founded private guiding service on the island led by a UCI-certified sports director.
