MALLORCA 7-DAY RIDE CAMP LITE BIKE TOUR - MEDITERRANEAN CYCLING MECCA - Trek Travel
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Mallorca 7-Day Ride Camp Lite Bike Tour
EXPLORER | 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735
MALLORCA 7-DAY RIDE CAMP
LITE BIKE TOUR
MEDITERRANEAN CYCLING MECCA
From
Find out why Mallorca is a true cyclist's paradise! Spend some time in the $1999
saddle building your base miles, riding the roads at your own pace, and
Rider Type
enjoying the beauty that the island is so famous for. Here, you'll get a Active / Recreational
rider’s-eye view of the Tramuntana mountains, fertile valleys, and tranquil
Hotel Style
turquoise waters as you ride picturesque roads. The hotel, a restored
Explorer
manor house, sits upon 370 acres of incredibly beautiful, unspoiled
Mallorcan countryside. From handcrafted meals using only the freshest Duration
7 days | 6 nights
ingredients, to a health and fitness spa that is ideal after an active day, it's
the choice destination to ride a bike this year. Oh, did we mention the Start | End
weather is almost sure to be better than home? With sun-drenched Campanet, Mallorca,
Spain
Mediterranean days and temperatures above 60 degrees, you can shed
those winter layers. We’ve kept the classic rides, and added some new Dates
2021/May
gems to explore, so there’s no excuse not to enjoy our Mallorca Ride Camp
Lite with us. Book your trip with confidence »
Is Ride Camp Lite right for me? »
TRIP WOWS
Enjoy warm hospitality and tapas while the sun sets over the Mediterranean
Discover the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Balearic Islands
Ride along the ancient coastal Moorish villages
Taste the unique flavors presented by the “Mar y Montana," Sea and Mountain, in the local cuisineDAILY ITINERARY
2021
TODAY'S VAN SUPPORTED RIDE: AVID OPTION:
Day Alcudia Loop
Approximately 38 miles with 2,170
Avid Alcudia Loop
Approximately 60 miles with 3,200
feet of climbing feet of climbing
1
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Mallorca! Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Monnaber Nou at 9:30 AM. Upon arrival, your guides will
lead a short round of introductions, review ride safety, and fit you to your Trek bike. The Alcudia Loop is a perfect ride to
start the week. You'll be riding out of the hotel through the countryside, just under the mountains, and towards the sea. In
the colorful port town of Alcudia, you can choose to ride out to a small cape and enjoy beautiful views of the ocean. Today
is van supported so if you need extra snacks or drinks along the route, it will be available so you can push yourself if you'd
like to tackle all of today's mileage or take it easy on the shorter loop. The ride returns through the flatland towards Sa
Pobla and back to the hotel where you can check in to your room before joining the group for dinner and discussing the fun
days ahead.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Lunch | DinnerTODAY'S CYCLING GUIDE
Day SUPPORTED RIDE:
Mag dalena Loop
SHORT OPTION:
Mag dalena Loop Short
Approximately 39 miles with 2,200 Approximately 23 miles with 1,600
feet of climbing feet of climbing
2 DESCRIPTION:
Today's ride is a beautiful spin for you through many almond orchards and farmland that will take you to a serene Ermita
Santa Magdalena. This historical chapel sits atop a hill, enjoying a 360-degree view overlooking the picturesque mountains,
the Alcudia Bay, and beyond. Your guides will accompany the group by bike today to assist if anything comes up along the
way so you can ride either option at your own pace. You also can also take the opportunity to discover more of the island
on your own, as well. The choice is always yours. Dinner is on your own tonight and you can choose to enjoy dinner at our
hotel or take a taxi into a nearby town with many recommendations from your guides.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Breakfast
TODAY'S CYCLING GUIDE
Day SUPPORTED RIDE:
Sineu Loop
SHORT OPTION:
Sineu Loop Short
Approximately 41 miles with 1,800 Approximately 31 miles with 1,560
feet of climbing feet of climbing
3 DESCRIPTION:
It's another stunning day in this Mediterranean paradise to pedal past more vistas of limestone mountains and wineries as
you build up some base miles. We'll pedal over to the traditional town of Sineu which is located geographically at the
center of Mallorca. Like yesterday, your cycling guide will be supporting the group on the ride today so you can take in the
views while riding at your own comfortable pace. We'll enjoy another dinner together at our hotel as we look forward to
tomorrow's ride. For those who have booked the first four days of the 7-day itinerary, this will be your last evening all
together. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your trip and say farewell to these new friends.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
AVID OPTION:
Day TODAY'S VAN SUPPORTED RIDE:
Sa B atalla
Avid Sa B atalla Loop with Gorg
B lau R eturn
Approximately 33 miles with 2,900 Approximately 47 miles with 4,140
feet of climbing feet of climbing
4 DESCRIPTION:
You'll enjoy pedaling through shaded forests to spectacular vistas of distant mountains and enjoy the view of the village of
Lluc as we approach the top of our climb, which is home to a large 13th century sanctuary. You might choose to take an
enjoyable valley detour to Gorg Blau, the sparkling blue reservoir lake that sits in between the Puig Major and Puig
Massanella mountains. Today's ride is van supported so you'll have the opportunity to have extra snacks and drinks
available or change up your riding gear depending on the weather. You can push yourself if you'd like to tackle all of today's
mileage or take it easy on the shorter route. Dinner will be as a group again at the hotel tonight, with the chance to meet
new arrivals and share stories with friends.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerTODAY'S CYCLING GUIDE
Day SUPPORTED RIDE:
Selva Loop
SHORT OPTION:
Selva Loop Short
Approximately 44 miles with 1,750 Approximately 31 miles with 1,230
feet of climbing feet of climbing
5 DESCRIPTION:
Today's ride takes a spin through some beautiful citrus groves to the quaint village of Selva, known for its beauty and
stunning surroundings as it sits nestled at the base of the Tramuntana mountains. Then, take the pedal back to the hotel at
your own pace on the flats through the center of the island. Choosing the longer option today is a great way to get in some
more base miles. Our guides will accompany the group by bike today to make sure you are comfortable and assist if
anything comes up on today's ride. Afterwards, with the help of some guide recommendations on your app, enjoy dinner at
a restaurant of your choosing if you decide to head into town or relax and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Breakfast
TODAY'S CYCLING GUIDE SHORT OPTION:
Day SUPPORTED RIDE:
Port de Pollença Out and B ack
Port de Pollença Out and B ack
Short
Approximately 40 miles with 2,700 Approximately 29 miles with 1,200
feet of climbing feet of climbing
6 DESCRIPTION:
Today we meander to the north end of the island, through the ancient town of Pollença that features a Roman bridge that is
still in use, and continue to the Port of Pollença with views of the Formentor Peninsula. Along the way, you'll experience
some of the most rugged and natural landscapes with spectacular views and vivid turquoise Mediterranean water. Today's
ride options are guide-supported by bike and they will be along the route with you and the rest of the group to assist you
should anything arise. Tonight, we'll meet for dinner for the last time at the hotel. Tomorrow is departure day, so we will
say goodbye to each other, celebrating an amazing time together!
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
TODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Day Leisurely morning
DESCRIPTION:
Today it’s time to say goodbye to Mallorca. Rise at your leisure and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Feel free to stroll among
7 the olive trees on the property or take advantage of the many hotel offerings, such as pampering yourself one last time in
the hot tub. Check out from the hotel is at 11:30 AM.
INCLUDED MEALS:
Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
For us, the details matter most
Every moment of a Trek Travel ride camp has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice.
It's the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that's how we help you create more
memories.
What's Included
•Six nights of accommodation at handpicked hotels
•Experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
•A mix of van-supported and rider-supported rides
•Daily breakfast, four lunches, and four dinners
•Dinners are included at the hotel
•In most cases lunch will be on the road. Sandwiches in Mallorca are typically a bocadillo, which is a baguette, choice of meat,
and cheese with a drizzle of olive oil• Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 disc
• Up to three daily route options on riding days
• Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
• Trek Travel water bottles to keep
• Each bike is equipped with a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer, flat pack, front and rear Bontrager Flare R lights, a Bontrager
saddle, and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged or flat pedals)
• Bontrager WaveCel helmets
• All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
• All luggage transfers and transportation during your trip
• Entrance fees related to any city and state natural areas
Gear
•Trek Domane SL 7 disc carbon road bike with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting
•Trek Travel water bottles to keep
•Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged or flat pedals
•Bontrager WaveCel helmet
•Bontrager men's and women's specific saddles
•Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights and a flat pack
•Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer
•Upgrade your bike to include carbon wheels (+$200)
•Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior to your trip.
•For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet for your bike camp in Mallorca. Your
guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
THANK YOUR GUIDES, BY TIPPING
Gratuities for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your trip price. We recommend tipping 7.5-10% of your trip price for the
guide team. Local currency is preferred and unless you want to tip separately, guides will divide tips amongst themselves. Please
tip your guides at your discretion, based on their level of professionalism, guest care, and service.
What’s Not Included
• Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
• Lodging before and after the cycling trip
• Personal items purchased during the trip
• Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
• On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.
HOTELS
MONNABER NOU ECO HOTEL AND
SPA
CAMPANET, MALLORCA
This unique property sits on nearly
400 acres of land with the
spectacular Tramuntana Mountain
range as its backdrop. With a
spectacular outdoor pool, an onsite
restaurant with mouthwatering
cuisine, and a luxurious spa,
Monnaber is your perfect oasis
during a week-long Mallorca cycling
camp. This hotel's rural location is
situated three kilometers from the
village, and most guests find it is
easiest to rent a car at the airport to
arrive at the hotel where you will
meet your guides.MEETING &
DEPARTING
How To Get There Meeting Time And Location
We suggest that you arrive at least Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel | Campanet, Mallorca
one day prior to the trip start, which
will enable you to adjust to the time Your Trek Travel staff will meet you at the Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel (Possessió
zone and minimize the risk of Monnaber Nou, 07310 Campanet) at 9:30 AM on the first day of the Mallorca Ride
missing the trip start due to flight- Camp Lite trip. Consider renting a car to the meeting location and your first hotel
related delays. We recommend that upon your arrival at the Palma de Mallorca airport as our hotel is somewhat
you fly in to Palma de Mallorca remote. This is preferred by most guests for general transportation around the
(PMI). island. Upon meeting your guides and getting checked into the hotel, we will
ensure you have a great fit to your Trek bike for the week and give you a few
You can find connections to this pointers before you head off on the first ride.
airport from many major European
cities, although Barcelona, Spain is If you will be late for the meeting time, or are going to miss it altogether, please
the closest (a 45-minute flight) and a inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip start with their
great place to visit before and after names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our hotel,
your trip. A good website to visit for Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel ( +34 971 877 176), and leave a message with your
flights within Europe is expected arrival time and contact details. You may take a taxi to Monnaber Nou
www.SkyScanner.net or contact Eco Hotel in Campanet, for approximately 60 euros.
guestservices@trektravel.com to
learn about our in-house travel agent
services. There are multiple ways to Departing Time And Location
transfer to the Monnaber Hotel from
the Palma Airport. Car rentals are Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel | Campanet, Mallorca
available and strongly
recommended, as our hotel is You will say farewell to your guides after dinner, the night before your departure
somewhat remote so if you plan to day. Please be sure to book transportation to your departure airport prior to the
go into town on any of the free end of your trip.
nights, your own transportation is
readily available. Alternatively, taxis There are no rides on departure days. Extensions may be available upon request
are plentiful and operate 24 hours a but cannot be guaranteed before your trip begins.
day from within Palma and from the
airport, for approximately 60 euros.
You may consult the Palma airport
website – www.Aena-Aeropuertos.es
for more transportation information.
Trek Travel also recommends Shuttle
TransUnion Bus
(info@shuttletransunion.com, +34
871 961 087) for airport shuttle
services.
HOTEL ARTS
Before: Barcelona, Spain Opened in 1994, Hotel Arts Barcelona has a unique location on the seafront in the
city’s Olympic Village area. It’s one of the two tallest buildings in Barcelona, with
The Catalonian capital of Barcelona contemporary interiors and a showcase of the 20th-century collection of specially
boasts a beautiful coastline; a great commissioned works of Catalan and Spanish artists.
diversity of culture, leisure, and www.HotelArtsBarcelona.com | ~$200
shopping; creative, innovative
gastronomy; and an avant-garde
spirit. Be sure to check out some of CASA CAMPER
the fantastic architecture and art of
Antonio Gaudi, such as Sagrada A 19th-century building converted into a cozy 25-room hotel. In the multicultural
Familia or Parc Guell. The Gothic neighborhood of El Raval, just a few steps from the famous La Boqueria market,
quarter is the heart of Barcelona’s old Casa Camper is the perfect location to indulge in Barcelona’s vibrant nightlife.You
town, with narrow cobblestone can do this actively by using one of the Casa Camper’s bicycles, or by enjoying
streets on which Picasso and Miró the spectacular view across the city from the rooftop terrace.
lived long ago. Las Ramblas is a
long tree-lined shoppers’ paradise www.CasaCamper.com | ~$350
that leads to the sea. Be sure not to
miss the fascinating Boqueria B HOTELmarket as well. We recommend the
following accommodations for your An innovative minimalist hotel fusing modern design with state of the art
pre-trip hotel: technology. Their rooftop terrace has magnificent panoramic views of the city. It
is located close to many major tourist attractions and enjoys excellent
connections with the airport and metro system.
www.B-Hotel.com | ~$210
HOTEL JAIME III
After: Palma, Mallorca Hotel Jaime III is an art-centric hotel, located in the heart of the city near the
popular shopping area and the old town of Palma. The hotel is also just meters
Mallorca – the older, more mature away from the Contemporary Museum of Art “Es Baluard”. You’ll have easy
sibling of the party-focused Balearic access to plenty of shopping, exploring, and dining with a modern, comfortable
Islands. Of course, you’ll be able to place to rest your head at the end of the day.
find a great bar or nightclub in www.hmjaimeiii.com | ~$140
Palma, but that’s not all this great
island has to offer. With its idyllic
turquoise Mediterranean waters, BOUTIQUE HOTEL POSADA TERRA SANTA
warm golden cliffs, and secluded
beach coves, hiking trails through the This boutique hotel is a symbol of elegance, comfort, design, and the latest
Tramuntana Mountains, and vast technology on the island. It is truly exceptional among hotels in Palma de
plains of almond groves, orange Mallorca. Wellness area, heated pool, chill-out rooftop, fitness center, library,
groves, olives, and vineyards, you’ll highly-acclaimed restaurant, and 26 exclusive rooms designed to make each
surely be able to entertain yourself visitor feel like a guest of honor.
for a few days surrounding your Trek
Travel Ride Camp Lite trip. We www.posadaterrasanta.com/en/ | ~$250
recommend the following
accommodations for your post-trip CONVENT DE LA MISSIO
hotel:
Surrounded by landscaped courtyards and narrow streets of the old town of
Palma, the Convent de la Missio is a former 17th century monastery turned
exclusive hotel. Beautiful, distinguished, and accented with art, you’ll enjoy the
tranquility and harmony this space provides.
www.conventdelamissio.com/ | ~$300
* Hotels listed above are local properties we love. We do not have special rates available.
FAQS
What Are The Daily Rides What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
Like?
On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take
• Rider Type | 2/3 -
the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the
saddle. Non-riders are welcome on a Ride Camp Lite trip if they are staying in the
Recreational/Active
same room with a riding guest. The riding guest will be required to pay the single
• Average Daily Mileage | 31
supplement fee for a private room and a meal package ($350 for 7-day trips and
• Terrain | Hilly
$200 for 4-day trips) for the non-rider to dine with the group. Please contact a trip
• Average Daily Elevation | 1,700 feet consultant for details and to book a non-riding companion. Some of these
• Total Miles | 181 activities have additional costs and can be arranged through the hotel's
• Total Elevation | 10,765 feet concierge. Some non-riding options on this trip are:
Averages and totals are calculated • Savor Mallorcan flavor and tradition on local winery tours
from our "Today's Ride" options. • Hike in the dramatic Tramuntana mountains
• Swim in the crystal blue Mediterranean SeaThe terrain during the cycling trip is • Golf
consistently rolling, with quiet, • Explore medieval villages of the Tramuntana coast
narrow, and winding roads with a
few sustained hills. Mallorca Ride
Camp Lite is best suited for our Type Trip Changes
2/3 Riders.
See itinerary for specific daily ride distances and elevation options. On all of our
vacations, Trek Travel strives to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths
to experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our
itineraries are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer every
guest a vacation of a lifetime on every trip. At times routes, hotels, activities, etc.
listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve
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