Route no. 9 · start & finish Can Pastilla
Orient
- Medium
- 92 km
- 1,205 m
- ≈ 3½–4½ h
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Food & coffee stops
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Restaurant 36 kmRestaurant Orient Ca'n Tomeu Orient
Village restaurant in the Orient valley where passing cyclists like to stop and refuel.
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Restaurant 48 kmRestaurant Es Verger Alaró (Camí des Castell)
Mountain restaurant at the top of the 4.3 km climb above Alaró (8% average, 19 hairpins), where the footpath to Castell d'Alaró continues. Famous for lamb shoulder from its wood-fired stone oven. Opens 10 am, closed Mondays.
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Café 54 kmBar Restaurant Ca'n Punta (Plaça de la Vila) Alaró
Bar-restaurant with a large terrace on Alaró's main square, by the town hall and church – coffee or lunch, with room for a cycling group. From 9 am; closed Thursdays and in November – then try Bar Sa Plaça by the church.
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Café 61 kmCafè Comerç Santa Maria del Camí
Long-standing cyclists' café on Plaça Hostals, with tools at the back for small repairs; closed on Thursdays.
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Road closure Orient – Alaró (as of 29 Sep 2026): to finish roadworks, the Ma-2100 between Orient and Alaró is closed on weekdays from 8:15 to 19:00 for ten working days from 24 Sep 2026; it only opens between 15:00 and 16:00. Plan to ride this section in that window or at the weekend, or return from Orient to Bunyola the way you came.
A Beautiful Climb Towards the Mountain Town of Orient
Route summary:
This route runs inland on the west side of the island towards the town of Orient. It is basically one long climb starting in Bunyola and going all the way to Orient, the destination, followed after Orient by a short but steep out-and-back climb from Alaró to the mountain restaurant Es Verger below Alaró Castle. This route is intermediate level due to both its length and elevation. This route will take 3.5 to 4.5 hours. Along the way, there are some beautiful views of the Tramuntana highlands and picturesque towns, ideal places to stop and recover some energy. Bunyola is a small town with stunning terraced gardens, Orient lies at the top of the long climb, Es Verger has a terrace below the castle, Alaró has several cafés on its main square, and there is the wine town of Santa Maria del Camí.
Cycling route summary:
The first kilometers of the route will take you through the western part of the island. They are mostly flat, sometimes slightly hilly. This easy warm up, will take you to the foot of the Tramuntana mountains near Bunyola. You will then start a long climb through a breathtaking valley to the town Orient. A few kilometers long descent will follow afterwards. It is necessary to be very careful and focus on the technical aspect of your riding, when passing through the corners. There is a short climb to Alaró at the end of this descent. You can easily challenge your friends there, to compare your strengths. On the edge of Alaró the route turns onto the narrow Camí des Castell, which climbs 4.3 km at an average of 8% (with ramps of about 13%) through 19 hairpins to the Es Verger restaurant at around 560 m. Come back down the same way with care – the road is narrow and at weekends walkers use it to reach the castle – and stop for a coffee on the square in Alaró. The last kilometers from Alaró to Santa Maria del Camí are mainly flat. They are going through the narrow Mallorcan streets, between typical village farmsteads - fincas. The end of the route then gradually descends back to Can Pastilla.
Tourist summary:
This route through the Orient and Tramuntana mountains will show you the inland on the west side of the island. It will project a number of beautiful places . The Serra de Tramuntana has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, due to its natural and cultural significance.
Climbs click to show on the map
- Coll d'Honor from Bunyola 7.1 km · Ø 5.5 % · max. 8.6 % · top 555 m km 23–30
- Coll d'Orient from Orient 2.5 km · Ø 3 % · max. 8.8 % · top 499 m km 35–37
- Es Verger (Castell d'Alaró) from Alaró 4.3 km · Ø 8 % · max. 13.1 % · top 562 m km 44–48
Tips from our guides
- Coll d'Honor is 7.1 km at 5.5% with 16 hairpins, and it gets harder near the top: the last few hundred metres are the toughest. Save something for the finish.
- The Ma-2100 is narrow but quiet. The 2.6 km drop from Coll d'Honor into Orient has 9 hairpins and a section of about 11%, so brake early.
- Orient lies at over 400 m in a shady valley and stays cool on winter mornings. From October to April bring a gilet and arm warmers.
- The climb to Es Verger is narrow and steep: 4.3 km at 8%, with ramps of about 13% and 19 hairpins. Descend carefully – walkers use the road at weekends. The castle itself is reachable only on foot.
- The first kilometres around Palma and through Marratxí bring roundabouts and commuter traffic. Avoid the weekday morning rush and ride single file on the busier roads.
Did you know?
- In 1285 the castle on the rock above Alaró held out for King James II of Mallorca against Alfons III of Aragon. When it fell, its defenders Guillem Cabrit and Guillem Bassa were burned alive. source
- Bunyola has a station on the Sóller train, running since 1912 with its original wood-panelled carriages. The line to Sóller has 13 tunnels, the longest almost 3 km. source
- Marratxí is a pottery hub. The Museu del Fang, in an old flour mill in Sa Cabaneta, displays siurells – the traditional clay figurines that double as whistles. source
Places along the route
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114 km
Marratxí
The village with a population of over 40,000 is mainly known for its agriculture and the ceramics production. However, the first civil airport in Mallorca, Son Bonet Aerodrome, was built here, in the 1920s.
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224 km
Bunyola
Bunyola could be described as the diverse nature, as far as your eye can see. You will pass through the olive plants on the south. There are a large number of manors in the northern part, at the foot of the mountains. The most famous are Alfábia and Raixa. Their terraced gardens date back to the Arab period.
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335 km
Orient
The village located in the Tramuntana mountains. It is a very popular hiking destination. One of the most famous hikes is the one to Castell d´Alaró.
The parish church San Jordi from the 18th century, sits at the highest point of the village at 450 m above sea level. It was built on the foundations of a prayer house dating from the 13th century.
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444 km
Alaró
The origin of the city dates back to the Islamic time. The first records come from the 13th century, at the time of the conquest of Mallorca.
Above the town, on a mountain top at 822 m, stands Castell d´Alaró, a fortress already recorded in the Islamic period. After the conquest of Mallorca in 1229, it was one of the last refuges of the island’s Muslim population.
The first electricity network was introduced here in 1901. In honor of this event, the tower of the old electricity distribution was designated a monument of cultural interest.
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548 km
Es Verger
A mountain restaurant on the slope below Alaró Castle, reached from Alaró by a narrow road with 19 hairpins. It is known for its roast shoulder of lamb, and walkers heading up to the castle on foot stop here too.
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660 km
Santa Maria del Camí
The city is located in the heart of the wine region. The rich history of wine distribution and the view of authentic Majorcan villages, are an unforgettable experience when visiting the city, especially for wine lovers.
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767 km
Santa Eugenia
One of Mallorca's hidden treasures is the local Cueva de Lourdes. Climbing the stone steps and the view of the statues of the Virgin Mary and Saint Bernadette are ideal for recharging your energy with a wonderful cultural experience.
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874 km
Algaida
Algaida has a population of about 6,000. The origin of the name can be found in Arabic. It means "the forest".
The first written records date back to 1232. The city's sights are the Mare de Déu de la Pau de Castellitx, pilgrimage chapel and several windmills. The city also has the oldest glass blowing factory in Mallorca. You can still see the local glassmakers producing art objects in the workshop of the Gordiola family.
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