Mallorca by bike
Explore the island's iconic cycling routes
Sunshine, spectacular coastal roads, challenging climbs and breathtaking scenery - Mallorca is a year-round paradise for cycling enthusiasts.
In partnership with Medfeel® Premium Cycling, guests of Son Bunyola can now enjoy the ultimate Mallorca cycling hotel experience and take on the island's top cycling routes on top-of-the-range bikes accompanied by experienced local guides.
Banyalbufar & Estellencs
Route 1: A classic route along one of the most spectacular roads on the island. Pass through several traditional villages along the way, ideal for that mid-ride coffee break.
- Start & end point: Son Bunyola
- Distance: 73km/45.3 miles
- Climb: 1,447m
- Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Intensity Level: 3/5
Soller through the mountains
Route 2: Cycle through three of Mallorca's most beautiful villages: Valldemossa, Deia, and Soller, soaking up the island's unique atmosphere.
- Start and end point: Son Bunyola
- Distance: 74km/45.9 miles
- Climb: 1,417m
- Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Intensity level: 3/5
Coll d'Honor to Orient
Route 3: Climb Coll d'Honor to reach the village of Orient, nestled in the mountains and descend to villages such as Alaro and Santa Maria on the way back to Son Bunyola.
- Start and end point: Son Bunyola
- Distance: 79km/49 miles
- Climb: 1,139m
- Duration: 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Intensity level: 3/5
The heart of Mallorca: Cami vell de Muro
Route 4: Disover the heart of Mallorca on this mostly flat route taking in traditional villages and offering a glimpse into countryside living on the island.
- Start and end point: Son Bunyola
- Distance: 112km/69.5 miles
- Climb: 922m
- Duration: 5 hours
- Intensity level: 4/5
- Guide recommended
Medfeel Challenge: Coll de Sa Batalla
Route 5: Take on the Medfeel Challenge and climb one of the island's most famous passes: Coll de Sa Batalla. Start by cycling through traditional villages on flat terrain before heading to the Serra de Tramuntana where the climb begins. Once at the top, another ascent to the highest part of the island awaits.
- Start and end point: Son Bunyola
- Distance: 125km/77.6 miles
- Climb: 2,110m
- Duration: 6 hours
- Intensity level: 5/5
- Guide recommended
Bike Hire Made Easy
Medfeel, our trusted partner, can provide day and multi-day high-end bike rental which will be ready for guests to collect Son Bunyola. The Medfeel will ensure to bike is fully set up, ready to take to the Mallorcan roads, and will also provide helmets, pedals and GPS mounts.
Do I need previous cycling experience?
The three intermediate routes with the 3/5 intensity level require a good level of fitness and cycling knowledge whereas the two elite rides with the 4/5 and 5/5 intensitiy levels respectively require an advanced level of fitness and previous cylcing experience.
Can I hire a bike?
Guests can bring their own bike but high-end roadbikes can also be hired with Medfeel. Bikes will be ready at Son Bunyola from where they will also be picked up afterwards. Medfeel will also adjust the bike and provide items such as helmets, pedals and GPS mounts.
Do I need a guide?
While some of the routes can be self-guided, we would recommend a local Medfeel guide for the two elite rides, route 4 and route 5.