Majorca, the sunshine island, is an area where many professional teams of cyclists train because of its pleasant climate in the spring and autumn and its diverse landscapes and great contrasts.
We will first explore the interior and the south. We will cycle next to windmills, orchards, scattered almond trees and the salt marshes of the Llevant and we will enjoy ourselves at an outdoor restaurant in idyllic Cala Figuera. We will discover Palma, the thriving and chic capital of the Balearics and we will cycle west to the picturesque Port d'Andraxt after passing through fashionable spas which are home to villas owned by King Juan Carlos, Claudia Schiffer and many other famous people.
On the day of the challenge, we will climb 38 km (an average gradient of 3.7%) to the top of Puig Major. After a pleasant descent, we will arrive at Read's Hotel, where we will be given a cookery lesson by Chef Eschrich. On the last day, we will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the Peninsula of Formentor and we will round it all off with a splendid dinner in the Michelin-star Bacchus Restaurant.