WHERE TO Run ON MALLORCA

SA CALOBRA.

The longest and hardest trail, but worth every drop of sweat and toil. Sa Calobra is a name most people who know of the island will have heard. Known as one of the most epic climbs, designed for cyclists (and car adverts), we had no choice but to offer you a trail running alternative.

Our best tip here is to leave early, as the canyon of Torrent de Pareis where Sa Calobra resides won’t offer you much shade once the sun is up. You will also need to park your car if driving here, and places are limited. Starting point is Escorca. If you do the whole tour, it’s a 27-kilometre run, with very technical terrain, so make sure to bring enough water and solids. There are two ‘extras’ in the route: climbing up to Puig Major. If you skip these (they're out-and-backs), it’s a 20-kilometre run with just under 1000 metres of elevation.

The route starts hard, running through Torrent de Pareis where you’ll see Sa Calobra, Puig Major, Escorca, and Torre de sa Mola. There are thankfully some stops to refuel, so make this one a day out on the trails and don’t lose yourself in taking pictures. Use the Komoot route for easy navigation.