A long day on pine-forest tracks and quiet farm roads outside the city, with enough climbing to feel earned but not extreme.
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Palma forest gravel loop — full day, 72 km is a moderate full day gravel tour in Palma, taking in Palma.
Places on the way: Palma
This is a guided full day on gravel bikes, 72 km with about 1,050 m of climbing, on pine-forest tracks and quiet farm roads east of Palma. It sits in the middle of the gravel range. The forest gives shade and a steady rhythm, and the farm lanes give you gentle rolling stretches between the climbs.
The climbing is enough to feel earned over a long day, but nothing here is extreme. You need moderate fitness and some comfort on loose surfaces. You do not need technical skills.
Compared with the other gravel days, it is harder than the Palma riverside gravel intro at 34 km, which is built for learning bike handling. It is gentler than the Palma volcano gravel day at 88 km, which has more climbing and asks for firm fitness. If you have ridden gravel once or twice and want a proper day out, this is the one to pick.
This ride suits people who already ride regularly and can spend most of a day in the saddle. Think of a comfortable three to four hours on a bike at home, then a bit more. You should be happy on loose gravel and on short, steady climbs.
It is a good second gravel outing after the riverside intro. It is not a beginner session, and it is not the ride for chasing a hard effort. If you want a tougher test, look at the volcano gravel day instead. Check the minimum age with the partner when booking.
The day is a mix of surfaces east of Palma. Pine-forest tracks make up the climbing and the shaded sections. They can be dry and packed, with loose stones and some roots in places. Quiet farm roads link the forest sections and let the group ride side by side and recover.
Over 72 km you gain around 1,050 m. That averages out to roughly 15 m per km, so the day is rolling to moderate with a few sustained climbs. It is not one big mountain, which is what sets it apart from the big climb morning.
The forest loop sits between two gravel options. The riverside intro is 34 km on wide tracks beside water. The volcano day is 88 km through volcanic landscape and beech woods, with more climbing.
Against the Costa Brava coast road ride, this is shorter by 46 km, and it is on gravel rather than tarmac. Against the Palma big climb morning, it takes the whole day but asks for less sharp effort. Choose it when you want distance and shade rather than one hard climb.
The forest shade helps in warm weather, but a full day on the bike still means heat and long hours outdoors in summer. Spring and autumn usually give the most comfortable conditions around Palma. Loose surfaces can be softer after heavy rain.
Bring enough water, sun protection and a layer for the morning. Check the exact start time and season with the partner when booking.
It is rated moderate. The route is 72 km with about 1,050 m of climbing. You need decent everyday fitness, but it is easier than the 88 km volcano gravel day.
Some helps. You should be comfortable on loose tracks and short climbs. If you have never ridden gravel, try the 34 km riverside intro first.
Yes. It is a full-day ride, so plan for most of the day. Confirm the start and finish times with the partner when booking.
Mostly forest tracks and quiet farm roads east of Palma, so expect loose and packed surfaces rather than technical singletrack.
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