Cycling the island's northwest, an owner's route
Mountain passes, quiet roads and the Tramuntana unfolding around every turn.
A day on two wheels, with the Tramuntana for company.
Set out from Fornalutx and make your way through Sóller and into the Tramuntana, following quiet roads as they climb and wind through the mountains. There is plenty to stop for along the way, from a coffee in the valley to a well-earned pause at the top, with the coastline opening out below as the road rises.
Through the mountains.
This route was shared by an owner who knows these roads well, taking in Fornalutx, Sóller and some of the most rewarding passes in the northwest. It is the kind of recommendation that comes from riding the island rather than simply looking at it on a map.
The climb is part of the reward.
This is not a flat coastal ride. The road climbs steadily through a series of hairpins, with each turn bringing a little more altitude and a wider view. At the top, a local café makes an especially welcome stop before the descent begins.
Cooler air as the road rises.
The Tramuntana can feel surprisingly different from the coast below, particularly in autumn. As the altitude increases, the air cools and the landscape changes around you, a good reason to carry an extra layer, even when the morning begins warm.
