A tough gravel day through volcanic country and beech forest, with a lot of climbing across the route.
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Mallorca guided gravel day — 88 km between extinct volcanoes is a hard full day gravel tour in Mallorca, taking in Volcanic zone.
Places on the way: Volcanic zone
Volcano Gravel Day is a guided full day on gravel through the volcanic zone, covering 88 km with about 1,600 m of climbing. The route links gravel tracks between extinct volcanoes with a long section of beech forest, so the surface and the scenery change several times over the day.
This is a hard ride. The climbing is steady across the whole route rather than saved for one big pass, and the tracks are loose in places, so it suits riders who already have off-road experience and a good base of fitness. Expect a long day in the saddle with regular stops to regroup and refuel.
Among the Ride Mallorca tours, it is the harder gravel option. The Mallorca forest gravel loop is shorter at 72 km with about 1,050 m, and the Mallorca riverside gravel intro is an easy 34 km on forgiving tracks. Choose this one if you want more distance, more ascent and a more demanding landscape.
This tour is graded hard, so it is best for riders who are comfortable on loose surfaces and can ride for a full day. You should be happy covering 88 km with roughly 1,600 m of ascent, which works out at around 18 m of climbing per kilometre on average.
It is not a good first gravel outing. If you are new to loose tracks, the Mallorca riverside gravel intro is a better start. Riders who already enjoy long days off-road will find this one rewarding, and confident descending on gravel makes the day much more enjoyable.
The ride takes in two main types of terrain. In the volcanic zone, gravel tracks wind between extinct volcanoes, with open views over the cones and the ground around them. Surfaces here can be looser and more exposed, so tyre choice and steady pacing matter.
The second part runs through beech forest, where the tracks are generally more sheltered and shaded. The 1,600 m of climbing is spread across the route, so there are few long flat sections to recover on. Check with the partner when booking for exact stops and timings.
Pacing is the key to this day. Start steadily, eat and drink regularly, and save energy for the later climbs, because the ascent keeps coming through the second half. Gravel tyres with a decent tread and low gearing will help on steeper loose sections.
Bring layers, as shade in the forest can feel cool compared with the open volcanic ground. Carry a spare tube and basic tools, and ask the partner what equipment and bikes are provided when you book.
The Mallorca forest gravel loop is the balanced all-round gravel day, with about 1,050 m of climbing over 72 km, and suits riders who want a full day without extreme effort. Volcano Gravel Day adds 16 km and around 550 m more ascent.
If you want hard climbing on tarmac instead, the Mallorca big climb morning is a half-day road option. This tour is for those who want that effort on gravel, in volcanic and forest country.
It is graded hard. The route covers 88 km with about 1,600 m of climbing on gravel, so you need good fitness and some experience riding loose surfaces.
No. Newcomers to gravel should look at the Mallorca riverside gravel intro, which is 34 km on wide, forgiving tracks, before attempting this ride.
Gravel tracks between extinct volcanoes and through beech forest. Surfaces vary, with looser, more open sections in the volcanic zone and more sheltered tracks in the forest.
The forest loop is 72 km with about 1,050 m of climbing. This tour is longer and steeper overall, at 88 km and about 1,600 m, and is aimed at more experienced riders.
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