Mallorca Bike Tour
- Region: Spain + Portugal
- Destination: Mallorca
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Level: Three
- Price From: $5095
- Single Supplement: $1300
| Jul 23 - Jul 28, 2017 | $5495 | Call to book |
| Aug 27 - Sep 1, 2017 | $5495 | Call to book |
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Riders of all different abilities can test their mettle on beautifully paved roads with sweeping views of the light blue sea on our Mallorca Bike Tour. Climb high into the UNESCO-protected Tramuntana mountain range and experience the thrill of an exhilarating descent. Wander the narrow sandstone streets of ancient Deià and savor fresh Mallorcan specialties like delicately flavored prawns caught just that morning. You’ll be amazed by the island’s unique wines, produced from varietals only found here, and you’ll feel like royalty at every one of our luxurious hotels such the outstanding Castell Son Claret, exclusive to DuVine.
Tour by Day
Day One: Welcome to Mallorca
Your guides will meet you at one of our recommended pre-night hotels, and we’re off to the town of Consell. From here we’ll ride out through Mallorca’s wine region, passing local vineyards and quaint towns. We’ll stop for a tasty lunch in the main square of Pollença, catching the end of the open-air market before making the short, easy ride to our magnificent hotel. Enjoy a spa treatment or relax by the pool this afternoon. Dinner tonight is at one of Mallorca’s most eminent restaurants, where local ingredients are the star of every dish.
Meals: Light Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Consell, Lloseta, Campanet, Pollença
Accomplished: 28 miles / 45 km, elevation gain: 345 meters
Accommodations: Son Brull or Hotel Cala Sant Vincenç
Day Two: The Bay of Formentor
With the option to challenge yourself on the epic Cap Formentor lighthouse ride, one of Mallorca’s legendary roads, today we’ll spin to Alcudia, the Roman capital of Mallorca, before cruising along the flat seafront road to Port Pollença. Our main climb of the day will take us to the Colomer Mirador where we can savor the magnificent views of craggy rocks and the shimmering blue sea before reuniting for lunch at Tolo’s, a favorite cyclist hangout in Port Pollença. Tonight treat yourself to sumptuous meal at one of our favorite restaurants and its larger-than-life host, Luis.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Alcudia, Port de Pollensa, Formentor, Pollensa
Accomplished: 21 miles / 33 km, elevation gain: 256 meters (Longer option: 37 miles / 59 km, elevation gain: 345 meters)
Accommodations: Son Brull or Hotel Cala Sant Vincenç
Day Three: Ride the Tramuntana Classic (Part Uno)
As we ascend into the dramatic Tramuntana Mountains, you will be amazed by the diverse terrain: from rocky lunar landscapes to magnificent coastal cliffs that plunge into the azure sea, our ride reveals hand-hewn tunnels, mountain lakes, shady forests, and quaint sandstone villages. Climb to Col de Puig Major, the highest point of the week where we pause to absorb the views of the valley below before launching into an exhilarating 14-kilometer descent into Sóller. After lunch, hop in the van or ride to Deiá and our home for the next two nights, the soothingly opulent Hotel La Residencia. Tonight we’ll enjoy an exquisite dinner at the acclaimed El Olivo restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Tramuntana Mountains, Sóller, Deia
Accomplished: 24 miles / 39 km, elevation gain: 731 meters (Longer option: 43 miles / 69 km, elevation gain: 1,190 meters)
Accommodations: La Residencia
Day Four: Spinning to the Sea
Our day begins with a descent from our hotel into Sóller. While our ride takes an easy loop through the small village of Fornalutx past citrus and olive orchards, you can also choose to amp up the challenge on the switchbacks of Col de Sóller, adding a 5.7% grade over 7 km. Later, we reunite in the charming seaside village of Port de Sóller for a delicious lunch overlooking the marina before either hopping in the van or riding back to the hotel. This evening, you are free to enjoy dinner on your own.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Destinations: Sóller, Fornalutx, Port de Sóller
Accomplished: 16 miles / 25 km, elevation gain: 380 meters (Longer option: 42 miles / 67 km, elevation gain: 1,272 meters)
Accommodations: La Residencia
Day Five: Tramuntana Classic (Part Dos) to Port Andratx
For today’s ride, choose to start from the hotel or take a short transfer to the charming village of Valldemossa. Stop for coffee and wander the streets of this pretty town beloved by its illustrious residents both past and present—including composer Frederic Chopin, writer Georges Sand, and actor Michael Douglas. During this stunning ride, we’ll cruise between the mountains and the coast on one of the island’s most revered cycling routes, the Tramuntana Classic. A celebratory lunch is served in the chic marina town of Port Andratx. Unwind this afternoon at the exclusive Castell Son Claret before a final gourmet dinner together at the hotel’s Olivera restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Valdemossa, Banyalbufar, Estellencs, Port d’Andratx
Accomplished: 29 miles / 47 km, elevation gain: 674 meters (Longer option: 43 miles / 69 km, elevation gain: 1,210 meters)
Accommodations: Castell Son Claret
Day Six: Adios to Mallorca
In the morning your guides will transfer you to the airport or to your hotel in Palma if you have decided to extend your stay. Although your Mallorca adventure has come to an end, there is more to explore on this stunning island paradise.
Meals: Breakfast
