ICON Rosetó · Palma Old Town · October 2026
October in Mallorca is something rare. The summer crowds are gone. The light turns golden over the Serra de Tramuntana. The mountain roads are empty, the wine country is mid-harvest, and the island reveals itself to those who take the time to move through it slowly — or quickly, if that's what you want.
This is a week built around cycling as a passion, not a performance target. Each day on the road is an opportunity to explore — to stop at a village café, to descend into a fishing port for lunch, to ride through terraced olive groves and pine forests that most visitors never see. The route guides know every road, every detour, every place worth pausing for.
Each riding day offers two groups: those who want to push the pace on the climbs, and those who prefer to take it all in at a more sociable rhythm. Both groups ride the same roads, see the same landscape, and meet for the same meals. The only difference is how fast you get there.
Make your own way to ICON Rosetó, tucked inside Palma's medieval streets. Settle in, wander the neighbourhood, and join the group for welcome drinks in the courtyard as the evening cools. The rest of the evening is yours — Palma's old town has no shortage of places to eat, from market tapas to candlelit restaurants down cobbled side streets. A gentle introduction to the week ahead.
The week opens with one of cycling's great roads — the Coll dels Reis descent to Sa Calobra, 9.4km of sinuous mountain road winding down to a turquoise cove. The fast group attacks the climb; the social group takes it in. Both arrive at the same port at the bottom — a natural stop to eat, swim, or simply sit with the mountains above you before rolling back through the orange-grove valley of Sóller.
A long day along the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana, riding north through pine forest and limestone cliffs to Cap Formentor — the island's dramatic northern tip. The road is extraordinary: every bend reveals a different view of the Mediterranean. Stop at a clifftop café, ride back through the olive terraces of Pollença, and finish with a cold beer in the square. This is the day most guests talk about for years.
A deliberate change of pace. Today's ride threads through the island's interior — the wine country of Binissalem and Felanitx, past fincas, almond groves, and windmills. The social group stops at a local winery along the way; the fast group loops back through the hills. The afternoon is free — explore Palma's market, visit the cathedral, or simply sit in the courtyard with a glass of something local. Evenings here are yours to discover.
The hardest and most rewarding day of the week. Puig Major is Mallorca's highest point — a sustained climb through military-road switchbacks above the Gorg Blau reservoir, with views that stretch to the horizon in every direction. The fast group goes deep; the social group goes at their pace and earns it all the same. The route winds back down through villages where you'll find somewhere worth stopping. The evening after a day like this tends to look after itself.
The last ride is yours to shape. A guest-chosen route, a guest-chosen pace — some will push for one final effort on the climbs; others will savour every cobblestone and café stop. Back in Palma for the afternoon to browse the old town and regroup for farewell drinks. The rest of the evening is yours to spend as you see fit in Palma.
A final morning at the hotel, unhurried checkout, and the journey home. The legs are tired. The memories are not.
Five routes, five days, one island. Sa Calobra on Tuesday, Cap de Formentor on Wednesday, the wine roads on Thursday, Puig Major on Friday, and the west coast on Saturday. Every day, two groups. Same road, your pace.
The ride every cyclist comes to Mallorca for. The Coll de Femenia sets the legs alight before the legendary descent to Sa Calobra — 9.4km of perfect asphalt winding through the gorge to a turquoise cove. The finish in Sóller, with its orange trees and market square, is the ideal way to open the week.
North to the very tip of the island. The road to Formentor is one of Mallorca's most celebrated — a narrow ribbon carved into the cliffs above a sea that changes colour every kilometre. Port de Pollença makes a natural stop on the way back. A long day, and one of the finest.
The other Mallorca — flat, unhurried, and full of character. Windmills, almond groves, and finca estates line the roads south of the city. Sa Ràpita offers a natural pause at the water's edge before the return. A day to ride easy, explore, and take it all in.
The big one. Mallorca's highest road, reached via the monastery at Lluc and the quiet lanes of Caimari. The Coll de Sóller on the return brings you back down through pine forest and into the valley. A day that demands respect and rewards it in full.
The final ride, and a fitting way to close the week. The wild western coastline — stone terraces, pine forest, and dramatic cliffs above the sea. The road hugs the hillside all the way down to Port d'Andratx before looping back to Palma. Choose your pace: push hard one last time, or savour every bend. Either way, you've earned it.
Serra de Tramuntana · UNESCO World Heritage
Custom Twentynine Inch Academy bidons provided for every ride day. Hydration sorted from the first climb to the last descent. Yours to keep.
Two professional mechanics present across all five riding days. Daily bike clean and check, on-road repair, and spares on hand. Your machine is taken care of.
Two vehicles shadow the group throughout every ride. Mechanical backup, extra nutrition, and a safety net on every road — from the Tramuntana descents to the interior back roads.
Two guides lead the fast and social groups simultaneously — so both ride at their own pace without compromise. They know every road, every short cut, and every place worth stopping.
Drinks on arrival Monday evening and farewell drinks on Saturday. Lunches, dinners, and evenings are yours to explore — Palma's old town has no shortage of places worth finding.
Energy bars, gels, and snacks provided on every ride day. Fuelled for every kilometre — from the first climb to the final descent.
A custom Twentynine Inch Academy cycling jersey waiting for you on arrival. Wear it all week — it's yours to keep.
Mallorca · Traditional Marès Stonework
Hidden within the cobbled streets of Palma's historic centre, ICON Rosetó occupies a beautifully converted 19th-century convent — once home to the Sisters of Adoration. Wooden beams, stone arches, and a serene interior courtyard define the atmosphere. Modern Balearic décor throughout, premium bedding, and high-range toiletries in every room.
A full à-la-carte breakfast using fresh Mediterranean produce is included every morning. The rooftop terrace pool offers panoramic views across the city. A courtyard drink corner, a concierge team who know Mallorca intimately, and late checkout on Sundays complete the picture.
Five minutes on foot from the Passeig des Born. Ten minutes from La Seu Cathedral. Bicycle hire available on site — the old town is yours to explore.
"Hidden in one of Palma's cobbled streets — a former nunnery converted into a luxury boutique hotel. Touch the wood, feel the stone, swim in the water. You are the island."
Lunches and dinners are yours to explore. These are the places we know, return to, and recommend — from Palma's old town to the port at Sóller and the mountain villages in between.
Most of these are within walking distance of the hotel or a short taxi ride. Several — Ca's Patro March, La Trattoria Deià, Sa Barca Sóller — sit naturally on the riding routes and make for a perfect mid-ride stop or post-ride reward. We're happy to help with recommendations or reservations during the week.
One room type. One clear price. Everything that matters, included. ICON Rosetó offers a single Double Room category — available with a double bed or twin singles at your preference.
Empty mountain roads, October light, and five days of riding that will test you. Mallorca. 5 – 11 October 2026. Spaces available now.