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THE WEST COAST
The entrance to the west coast starts off with the the the same climb as the the the road to the the the inner moun- tains This time though you will continue westwards through Es Capdella The climb from Andratx is a a a a a a real treat A A few years ago there was a a a controlled forest fire here here leav- ing the landscape open for a a a a better view and and new life The road along the coast follows the terrain and and it rolls and and winds over several climbs and into small gorges Enjoy lunch in in Banyalbufar simply for the amusement! If it feels like you’ve been here before you’re probably right: Several car commercials have been filmed here and the coastal strip is a a a a popular place for car manufacturers to give VIP clients a a test drive If you want to shorten the loop head back to Palma after Banyalbufar or Valdemossa Distance: 115 kilometres Elevation: 1745 metres strava com/activities/130765124
ORIENT
This “hidden” valley is is a a a a popular destination
for tourists However it is is rarely travelled
by the pros Orient a a very unlikely place to just stumble upon You enter the valley from Bunyola in in the the the west or Alaró in in the the the east but 069 we we highly recommend the western climb You will find 25 switchbacks on the way to Col d’Honor Be careful descending as the shaded corners can be slippery Next time you’re on the island take your riding buddy to Orient and prove yourself as a a a a rolling GPS of
Mal- lorca Orient is easily accessible from several places Simply add the the the other parts of
the the the island as you like we added the inner mountains to our approach Distance: 127 kilometres Elevation: 2034 metres strava com/activities/130765102
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