Mallorca 312

Now in its 9th edition, the hugely popular Mallorca 312 has become the early season sportive in Europe. In 2016, the route changed from being a lap of the island to being a closed road event largely in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Last year also saw the addition of a third route length - 225km to go along with the shorter 167km and the full route that gives the event it's name.
The sportive is now for everyone rather than just endurance riders looking for a challenge. The long route is still one of the toughest large events on the calendar with finish times ranging from just under 10 hours to the cut off time of 14 hours. The two shorter routes are still challenging with plenty of climbing but offer great preparation for other events later in the year.

The Routes

You have three choices for Mallorca 312 - the full route with 4,547 metres of elevation which has a loop out and back to Playa de Muro taking in most of the main climbs in the Tramuntana mountains and then an 80km lumpy loop to Arte and back. The 232km route is just the first loop and packs in a not insignificant 3,813 metres of climbing. The shortest route is 167km which breaks off from the other routes after 90km. Unlike most sportives, you have the choice of which route to take as you ride so if you were planning the 232 but your legs are feeling great you can do the 312.

Long Route 312km

Starting early in the morning from Playa de Muro, the route takes you along the coast to Port de Pollenca before the climbing starts. The first two climbs will be familiar to Mallorca regulars, the Coll de Femenia & Puig Major. This is the highest point of the ride after 60km. After 150km the route leaves the mountains and you are onto the plains before a lumpy last section to keep you honest.

DISTANCE  312 Km       ELEVATION  4547 M.

Medium Route 225km

The new 232km route follows the 312 all the way round without the last 80km loop to Arte. As with the longer route, most of the work is in the first 150km which is relentless climbing and descending before a relatively flat last section through the plains.

DISTANCE  225 Km       ELEVATION  3813 M.

Short Route 167km

Though shortest in length, this is still a tough ride with the same big climbs as the other routes. The 167 splits off 20km outside of Soller at around 90km. From there it is a rolling 75km back to Playa de Muro.

DISTANCE  167 Km       ELEVATION  2534 M.