9 jours à vélo autoguidé à Majorque, Espagne

Terrain

Generally easy to intermediate cycling.

Itinerary

Day one - arrival in Palma de Mallorca

Arrival in the capital of the island and transfer to the beachfront hotel. Ca'n Pastilla has an excellent long beach and a fantastic cycle path along the promenade leading to the beautiful city of Palma de Mallorca. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the beach or visiting the city.

Day two - Palma de Mallorca to Colonia de Sant Jordi

From Ca'n Pastilla, you head south-east along the cycle path of the beautiful Bahía de Palma. Then the route turns inland before returning to the coast. This coastline is one of the least commercial in Mallorca due to its many cliffs sculpted by the blue waves of the Mediterranean, with long beaches and tiny coves surrounded by pines and junipers. Take time to enjoy the superb and unspoilt beach of Es Trenc and the salt mines before arriving at Colonia Sant Jordi.

• Distance: 76 km / 47 mi

Day three - Colonia de Sant Jordi to Porto Cristo

First you pass Ses Salines, where the Romans extracted salt. A short side tour takes you to the lighthouse set on beautiful and rocky coastline. Then to the picturesque village of Santanyí, close to the Parc Natural de Mondragó with its rich birdlife and pretty beach of Cala Mondragó. The coastline is one of the most beautiful to be found on any Mediterranean island. Porto Cristo is a charming little resort with the famous Cuevas del Drac nearby. The caves are well worth a visit to enjoy a concert and a unique boat trip on the underground lake.

• Distance: 47 km / 29 mi

Day four - Porto Cristo to Cala Ratjada

Another delightful ride to the charming resort of Cala Ratjada. The route takes in beautiful coastline and beaches with delightful beach restaurants and cafés. En route, you have the Cuevas de Artà, with the entrance to the cave overlooking the sea and huge chambers with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. There is a beautiful beach at nearby Canyamel and then the impressive castle of Capdepera. In Cala Ratjada you can spend time at the beach of Cala Agulla or Cala Mesquida or take the road to Cala Gat and the lighthouse of Capdepera with views over to Menorca.

• Distance: 46 km / 29 mi

Day five - Cala Ratjada to Port de Pollença

Artà is a charming village of narrow medieval streets, cafés and a fine 15th century fortress. An alternative extension takes you to the Ermita de Betlem monastery, with the most spectacular views across the sea towards Alcúdia and Formentor. Then the huge extense of the Bahía de Alcúdia with the birdlife of the Parc Natural de S'Albufera and the fantastic beach of Playa del Muro, Next is the village of Alcúdia with its medieval walls and Roman ruins of Pollentia, the spectacular bay of Pollença and our hotel in Port de Pollença.

• Distance: 53 or 71 km / 33 or 44 mi

Day six - Port de Pollença to Port de Pollença

Today's ride takes you out to the Cape of Formentor lighthouse. This is truly spectacular riding with the impressive cliffs plunging into the deep blue sea. A shorter version take you out to the beach of Platja de Formentor. Alternatively, take a short ride to the beautiful village of Pollença, or just enjoy a free day on the seafront at Pollença with its beautiful promenade lined with pine trees, cafés and restaurants.

• Distance: 40 km / 25 mi

Day seven - Port de Pollença to Port de Sóller

The mountains of Sierra de Tramuntana have some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. First is the pretty village of Pollença. The first ascent leads to Lluc and its famous monastery (vehicle transfer also possible to save some climbing). Then pass the famous descent of Sa Calobra. It is possible to take a boat from the bottom to Port de Sóller (sea conditions permitting - recommended to book beforehand). The land route leads through the beautiful villages of Fornalutx and Biniaraix before reaching Sóller and Port de Sóller.

• Distance: 62 or 39 km / 39 or 24 mi

Day eight - Port de Sóller to Palma de Mallorca to Can Pastilla

The final ride takes you through more spectacular scenery of the Sierra de Tramuntana. Deià is one of the prettiest villages of the sierra and once home to the writer Robert Graves. Valldemossa was home to Chopin and the novelist George Sands. The stunning coastline and olive trees, oranges and lemons and almond trees finally lead you to Palma de Mallorca and then along the coastal cycle path to return to Can Pastilla to reflect on a marvellous tour and to start making plans for your next visit to this beautiful island.

• Distance: 85 or 54 km / 53 or 34 mi

Day nine - Departure from Can Pastilla

Depart from Can Pastilla, or maybe take an extra day or two just to relax and enjoy the lovely city of Palma de Mallorca.

Bikes

Clients may bring their own bikes.

Ridley Noah Disc

• Carbon, Sram Etap (35/48 front, 10-36 back, 12-speed)
• 7 days - 260 EUR
• Additional day - 20 EUR

Ridley Fenix SLIC Disc

• Carbon, Ultegra Di2, Disc
• 7 days - 300 EUR
• Additional day - 25 EUR

Ridley Fenix SL Disc

• Carbon, Shimano 105 Di2 (34/50 front, 11-34 back, 12-speed
• 7 days - 230 EUR
• Additional day - 18 EUR

Ridley Fenix SL Disc

• Carbon, Shimano Ultegra (34/50 front, 11-32 back)
• 7 days - 190 EUR
• Additional day 15 - EUR

Eddie Merckx Lavaredo

• Carbon, Shimano Ultegra (34/50 front, 11-32 back)
• 7 days - 160 EUR
• Additional day - 14 EUR

Eddie Merckx Fitness

• Shimano 105/Ultegra
• 7 days - 130 EUR
• Additional day - 10 EUR

Ridley SLA Disc

• Aluminium, Shimano 105 (34/50 front, 11-32 back)
• 7 days - 150 EUR
• Additional day - 12 EUR

Velo de Ville L400

• Trekking bike
• 7 days - 110 EUR
• Additional day - 11 EUR

Ridley E-Grifn E-racer

• Carbon, Shimano 105, disc
• 7 days - 250 EUR
• Additional day - 20 EUR
• Extra battery - 70 EUR
• Extra day battery - 10 EUR

Ridley Elykx E-MTB

• Aluminium, Shimano XT (500w battery)
• 7 days - 190 EUR
• Additional day-15 EUR

Velo de Ville AEB800

• Trekking e-bike, Shimano Deore (500w battery)
• 7 days - 180 EUR
• Additional day - 15 EUR

Bikes will be available on the first riding day at 9 a.m. in the hotel. If bikes are required the previous day, there will be an additional one-day rental supplement. Prices are net.

Bike extras

• Automatic pedals – 2 EUR per day
• Panniers – 5 EUR per day
• Helmet – 5 EUR per day