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Mallorca 7-Day Ride Camp
EXPLORER | 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735
MALLORCA 7-DAY RIDE
CAMP
MEDIT ERRANEAN C YC LING MEC C A
From
Find out why Mallorca is a true cyclist's paradise where the pros go in $1699
the off season to build their cycling form. Our Mallorca Ride Camp
Ri der Type
captures the essence of a true cyclist's paradise. The hotel, a restored Avid
manor house, sits upon 370 acres of incredibly beautiful, unspoiled
Hotel Styl e
Mallorcan countryside. From handcrafted meals using only the freshest Explo rer
ingredients, to a health and fitness spa ideal for cyclists, it's the choice
destination to ride a bike this year, and the top destination for pro Durati on
7 days | 6 night s
cyclists in the early months of the year. See teams such as Trek-
Segafredo, Team Sky, Lotto Soudal, or Cyclocross god, Sven Nys, the Start | End
list goes on! Oh, did we mention the weather is almost sure to be better C ampanet , Mallo rca,
S pain
than home? With sun drenched Mediterranean days and temperatures
above 60 degrees, you can shed those winter layers. Here, you'll get a Dates
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rider’s-eye view of the Tramuntana mountains, fertile valleys, and May
tranquil turquoise waters as you ride picturesque training roads such as
Sa Calobra and Puig Major. We’ve kept the classic rides, and added some
new gems to explore, so there’s no excuse not to visit. Learn more
about your Perfect Day in Mallorca»
Is a Ride Camp 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 of Deià and Valldemossa
Taste the unique flavors presented by the “Mar y Montana," Sea and Mountain in your delectable meals
Descend alongside Sa Calobra, the second-deepest gorge in Europe, and easily one of the most magnificent
roads to ride your bike
DAILY ITINERARY
2018
TOD AY 'S SELF -GU ID ED RID E:
Day C h o o se f r o m o n e o f o u r se lf -
g u id e d r id e o p t io n s t o e xp lo r e
t h e Isla n d
Approximately 30 miles with 1,060
1
f eet of climbing
D ESCRIPTION:
You’ll be assigned to your bike f or the week and receive important inf ormation about the daily schedule and ride
options. Take on the Alcudia Loop, a perf ect ride to start the week. You'll be riding out of the Hotel through the
countryside, just under the mountains towards the sea. In Alcudia you can choose to take the avid option that
brings you to a small cape and will give you a nice little climb to test the bike and the legs f or the week. You’ll
return through the f latland towards Sa Pobla and back to the hotel where you can check in to your room bef ore
joining the group f or dinner and discussing the f un days ahead.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E DinnerTOD AY 'S RID E: SHORT OPTION: AV ID OPTION:
Day C o l d ' O r ie n t L o o p
Approximately 56 miles with 3,360
A la r o L o o p
Approximately 4 1 miles with 1,965
C o l d ' O r ie n t Avid
Approximately 65 miles with 4 ,600
f eet of climbing f eet of climbing f eet of climbing
2
D ESCRIPTION:
This is the moment you’ve been waiting f or—the f irst big day in Mallorca. Spectacular views accompany you as
you ride the Tramuntana mountains over the Col d'Orient and through the charming towns of Alaro and Bunyola
where you can make a pit stop at our f avorite caf é f or a traditional cortado and soak in the atmosphere. Today is
the perf ect blend of hills and views, so make sure you stop f or some photos along the way.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch
TOD AY 'S RID E: AV ID OPTION:
Day S a C a lo b r a
Approximately 4 9 miles with 6,250
S a C a lo b r a Avid
Approximately 80 miles with 9,275
f eet of climbing f eet of climbing
3
D ESCRIPTION:
Today, Mallorca isn’t kidding around. It’s a big day in the mountains as we ride over the twisting and beautif ul Col
de Soller, up Puig Major and down alongside the second deepest gorge in Europe, Sa Calobra. It's easily one of
the most picturesque roads in Europe and one of the best 12 miles you'll ever ride. Don't f orget your camera,
because you may never see another road like it!
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S SELF -GU ID ED RID E:
Day C h o o se f r o m r id e s su c h a s
t h e A lc u d ia L o o p , L lu b i L o o p ,
C a n P ic a f o r t , o r A r t a
Approximately 15-55 miles with
4
900-3,000 f eet of climbing
D ESCRIPTION:
It’s time to discover the island on your own. Your Trek Travel guides will be available to provide you route cards
and guidance as you select a f avorite route, or choose to explore the countryside of Mallorca, through the many
almond orchards and f arm land. Choose to visit the castle of Arta, or ride into Alcudia f or a caf é stop along the
sea.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S RID E:
Day D e ia L o o p
Approximately 71 miles with 7,000
f eet of climbing
5
D ESCRIPTION:
Incredible ocean views greet you once more as you climb up, over, and alongside the Tramuntana coastline,
passing ancient stone cities and rugged clif f s. We'll ride by some of the winter homes of pro cyclists bef ore a
cruise back to the hotel through the f lats of the center of the island.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | LunchTOD AY 'S RID E: SHORT OPTION:
Day L lu c / C a p d e F o r m e n t o r
Approximately 65 miles with 6,375
Cap de Form ent or
Approximately 52 miles with 5,700
f eet of climbing f eet of climbing
6
D ESCRIPTION:
Today we meander to the northernmost point of the island, through Pollenca and out along the Formentor
Peninsula. Along the way you'll experience some of the most rugged and natural landscapes with spectacular
clif f views and vivid turquoise Mediterranean water on your way to the lighthouse. You'll f eel the burn in your legs
as you churn the gears through the miles today, but the imagery is worth every pedal stroke.
HOTEL:
Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS:
VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner
TOD AY 'S SELF -GU ID ED RID E:
Day C h o o se f r o m r id e s su c h a s
t h e A lc u d ia L o o p , L lu b i L o o p ,
C a n P ic a f o r t , o r A r t a
Approximately 15-55 miles with
7
900-3,000 f eet of climbing
D ESCRIPTION:
It’s sadly time to say goodbye to your Mallorcan adventure. Be sure to put in one last f antastic ride with one of
our many self -guided ride options. Today is a good day f or a short spin along the central plains of Mallorca, or
take a short jaunt up into the mountains one last time.
INCLU D ED MEALS:
Breakf ast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
For us, the details matter most
Every moment of a Trek Travel bike t rip has more t han you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More
choice. It 's t he lit t le addit ions t o every Trek Travel cycling vacat ion t hat make it t ruly special. And t hat 's how we help you
creat e more memories.
What's Included
• 6 night s of accommodat ion at handpicked hot els
• Experienced guides t o provide local knowledge, support , and camaraderie
• A mix of self-guided and guided rides wit h our support van
• Daily breakfast , 5 lunches and 4 dinners
• Dinners are included at t he hot el each night
• Lunch is included daily except on meet ing day, and in most cases will be on t he road as you choose. Sandwiches in
Mallorca are t ypically a bocadillo which is a baguet t e, choice of meat , and cheese wit h a drizzle of olive oil
• Ride a Trek Domane SL 7
• Up t o t hree daily rout e opt ions on riding days
• Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
• Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep
• Each bike is equipped wit h a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er, flat pack, front and rear Bont rager Flare R light s, a
Bont rager saddle and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals)
• All grat uit ies for drivers, local expert s and hospit alit y st aff
• All luggage t ransfers and t ransport at ion during your t rip
• Ent rance fees for all act ivit ies, privat e t ours and event s
Gear
• Trek Domane SL 7 carbon road bike wit h Shimano Di2 elect ronic shift ing
• Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep
• Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals
• Bont rager helmet and saddle
• Bont rager front and rear Flare R light s and a flat pack• Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er
• Upgrade your bike t o include carbon wheels (+$200)
• Coupon valued up t o $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior t o your t rip.
• You may bring your own pedals and saddle on the trip. Your guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
T HANK YOU R GU IDES , BY T IP P ING
Grat uit ies for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your t rip price. We recommend t ipping 7.5-10% of your t rip price
for t he guide t eam. Local currency is preferred and unless you want t o t ip separat ely, guides will divide t ips amongst
t hemselves. Please t ip your guides at your discret ion, based on t heir level of professionalism, guest care and service.
What’s Not Included
• Airfare and t ransport at ion t o and from t he t rip pick-up/drop-off locat ions
• Lodging before and aft er t he t rip
• Personal it ems purchased during t he t rip
• Opt ional act ivit ies not scheduled by Trek Travel
• On select t rips some meals are not included. On t hese t rips, Trek Travel invit es you t o explore t he local cuisine at your
leisure.
HOTELS
MONNABER NOU EC O HOT EL
AND S PA
C A M P A N E T, M A LLO R C A
This unique propert y sit s on nearly
400 acres of land wit h t he
spect acular Tramunt ana Mount ain
range as it s backdrop. Wit h a
spect acular out door pool, an
onsit e rest aurant wit h
mout hwat ering cuisine, and an on-
sit e spa, Monnaber is your perfect
oasis for a week of cycling, and
relaxat ion. This hot el's rural
locat ion is sit uat ed 3km from t he
village, most guest s find it is
easiest t o rent a car at t he airport
t o arrive at t he hot el where you will
meet your guides.
MEETING &
DEPARTING
How To Get There Meeting Time And Location
We suggest t hat you arrive at least Your Trek Travel st aff will meet you at t he Monnaber Nou Eco Hot el
one day prior t o t he t rip st art , (Possessió Monnaber Nou, 07310 Campanet ) bet ween 12:00 PM-2:00 PM on
which will enable you t o adjust t o t he first day of t he t rip. Consider rent ing a car t o t he meet ing locat ion andt he t ime zone and minimize t he your first hot el upon your arrival at t he Palma de Mallorca airport as our
risk of missing t he t rip st art due t o hot el is somewhat remot e. This is preferred by most guest s for general
flight -relat ed delays. We t ransport at ion around t he island. Upon meet ing your guides and get t ing
recommend t hat you fly in t o checked int o t he hot el, we will ensure you have a great fit t o your new bike
Palma de Mallorca (PMI). for t he week and give you a few point ers before you head off on a self-
guided warm up ride.
You can find connect ions t o t his
airport from many major European If you will be lat e for t he meet ing t ime, or are going t o miss it alt oget her,
cit ies, alt hough Barcelona, Spain is please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before t he t rip
t he closest (a 45-minut e flight ) st art wit h t heir names and cont act det ails. If you cannot reach t hem, please
and a great place t o visit before call our hot el, Monnaber Nou Eco Hot el ( +34 971 877 176), and leave a
and aft er your t rip. A good websit e message wit h your expect ed arrival t ime and cont act det ails. You may t ake a
t o visit for flight s wit hin Europe is t axi t o Monnaber Nou Eco Hot el in Campanet , for approximat ely 60 euros.
www.SkyScanner.net or cont act
guest services@t rekt ravel.com t o
learn about our in-house t ravel
agent services. There are mult iple Departing Time And Location
ways t o t ransfer t o t he Monnaber
Hot el from t he Palma Airport . Car You will say farewell t o your guides at 11:30 AM at t he hot el. Please be sure
rent als are available and preferred t o book t ransport at ion t o your depart ure airport prior t o t he end of your t rip.
by most at t he Palma de Mallorca The use of your Trek Travel bike ends at 11:30 AM on day of depart ure, and in
airport for general t ransport at ion some cases, may be needed for anot her guest arriving t hat day. Ext ensions
around t he island, as our hot el is may be available upon request but cannot be guarant eed before your t rip
somewhat remot e, or alt ernat ively, begins.
t axis are plent iful and operat e 24
hours a day from wit hin Palma and
from t he airport , for approximat ely
60 euros. You may consult t he
Palma airport websit e –
www.Aena-Aeropuert os.es for
more t ransport at ion informat ion.
Trek Travel recommends Union
Bus reservas@unionbus.es, Tel.
971 432 891, for t axi service t o t he
hot el.
VILLA EMILI A
Before: Barcelona, Spain Opened in 1994, Hot el Art s Barcelona has a unique locat ion on t he seafront
in t he cit y’s Olympic Village area. It ’s t he t allest building in Barcelona, wit h
The Cat alonian capit al of cont emporary int eriors and a showcase of a 20t h cent ury collect ion of
Barcelona boast s a beaut iful specially commissioned works of Cat alan and Spanish art ist s.
coast line, a great diversit y of www.hot elvillaemilia.com/default -en.ht ml | ~$200
cult ure, leisure and shopping,
creat ive, innovat ive gast ronomy,
and an avant -garde spirit . Be sure CASA CAMPER
t o check out some of t he
fant ast ic archit ect ure and art of A 19t h cent ury building convert ed int o a cozy 25-room hot el. In t he
Ant onio Gaudi, such as Sagrada mult icult ural neighborhood of El Raval, just a few st eps from t he famous La
Familia or Parc Guell. The Got hic Boqueria market , Casa Camper is t he perfect locat ion t o indulge in
quart er is t he heart of Barcelona’s Barcelona’s vibrant night life. You can do t his act ively by using one of t he
old t own, wit h narrow cobblest one Casa Camper’s bicycles, or by enjoying t he spect acular view across t he cit y
st reet s on which Picasso and Miró from t he rooft op t errace.
lived long ago. Las Ramblas is a
long t ree-lined shoppers’ paradise www.CasaCamper.com | ~$350
t hat leads t o t he sea. Be sure not
t o miss t he fascinat ing Boqueria B HOTEL
market as well. We recommend t he
following accommodat ions for An innovat ive minimalist hot el fusing modern design wit h st at e of t he art
your pre-t rip hot el: t echnology. Roof t errace has magnificent panoramic views of t he cit y. Close
t o many major t ourist at t ract ions and enjoys excellent connect ions wit h t he
airport and met ro syst em.
www.B-Hot el.com | ~$210
HOTEL JAIME III
After: Palma, Mallorca Hot el Jaime III is an art cent ric hot el, locat ed in t he heart of t he cit y near t he
popular shopping area and t he old t own of Palma. The hot el is also just
Mallorca – t he older, more mat ure met ers away from t he Cont emporary Museum of Art “Es Baluard”. You’ll have
sibling of t he part y focused easy access t o plent y of shopping, exploring, dining, and more, wit h aBalearic Islands. Of course, you’ll modern, comfort able place t o rest your head at t he end of t he day.
be able t o find a great bar or
night club in Palma, but t hat ’s not www.hmjaimeiii.com | ~$140
all t his great island has t o offer.
Wit h it s idyllic t urquoise HOTEL MISSION DE SAN MIGUEL
Medit erranean wat ers, warm
golden cliffs and secluded beach This modern bout ique hot el has a pret t y inner court yard and all it s rooms
coves, hiking t rails t hrough t he face ont o t he old t own of Palma, making for a great base t o explore t he cit y.
Tramunt ana Mount ains, and vast It is a 5-minut e walk from t he airport bus and 20-minut e walk from t he
plains of Almond groves, orange seafront .
groves, Olives, and vineyards, you’ll
surely be able t o ent ert ain yourself www.Hot elMisiondeSanMiguel.com | ~$170
for a few days surrounding your
Trek Travel Ride Camp. We CONVENT DE LA MISSIO
recommend t he following
accommodat ions for your post - Surrounded by landscaped court yards and narrow st reet s of t he old t own of
t rip hot el: Palma, t he Convent de la Missio is a former sevent eent h cent ury Monast ery
t urned exclusive hot el. Beaut iful, dist inguished, and accent ed wit h art , you’ll
enjoy t he t ranquilit y and harmony t his space provides.
www.convent delamissio.com/ | ~$300
* Hote ls liste d above are loc al prope rtie s we love . We do not have spe c ial rate s available .
FAQS
What Are The Daily Rides What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
Like?
On most Trek Travel t rips, we offer non-riding opt ions for riders who want t o
• Rider Type | 4 - Avid t ake t he aft ernoon off, or t ravel companions who want t o spend lit t le or no
t ime in t he saddle. Non-riders are welcome on a Ride Camp t rip if t hey are
• Average Daily Mileage | 60 st aying in t he same room wit h a riding guest . The riding guest will be required
• Terrain | Hilly t o pay t he single supplement fee for a privat e room and a meal package
• Average Daily Elevat ion | 4,800 ($350 for 7 day t rips and $200 for 4 day t rips) for t he non-rider t o dine wit h
feet t he group. Please cont act a t rip consult ant for det ails and t o book a non-
• Tot al Miles | 421 riding companion. Some of t hese act ivit ies have addit ional cost s and can be
• Tot al Elevat ion | 33,635 feet arranged t hrough t he hot el's concierge. Some non-riding opt ions on t his t rip
are:
Averages and t ot als are calculat ed
from our "Avid Ride" opt ions. • Savor local flavor and t radit ion on local winery t ours
• Hike in t he dramat ic Tramunt ana mount ains
The t errain is consist ent ly rolling, • Swim in t he cryst al blue Medit erranean
wit h quiet , narrow, and winding
roads, very lit t le of it is flat . • Golf
Alt hough t he ascent s are not • Explore medieval villages of t he Tramunt ana coast
except ionally st eep, t hey are oft en
upwards of 3 miles long and t here
are mult iple climbs each day. Trip Changes
Mallorca Ride Camps are best
suit ed for our Type 4 Riders. Type See it inerary for specific daily ride dist ances and elevat ion opt ions. On all of
4+ Riders will enjoy t he ext ra our vacat ions, Trek Travel st rives t o find quiet , paved secondary roads or
mileage t he avid rout e opt ions bike pat hs t o experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as
offer. possible. Our it ineraries are an approximat ion of our t rips. Trek Travel st rives
t o offer every guest a vacat ion of a lifet ime on every t rip. At t imes rout es,
hot els, act ivit ies, et c. list ed here may change at t he discret ion of t he t rip
designer or guides t o improve t he t rip experience.You can also read
