This is the postcard road of Mallorca. From the hilltop town of Valldemossa the Ma-10 follows the north-west coast high above the sea, past the stone village of Deià, before dropping into the valley of Sóller. On a clear day the views run the whole length of the coast.
It is mostly downhill. You start at 413 m and finish close to sea level, with only 239 m of climbing along the way. The rises are short and gentle, at around 3%, and the longest comes after 13 km. In between, the road swings around headlands and through terraced olive groves.
That makes it one of the easier rides in the catalogue, and one of the best for a recovery day or a relaxed ride with friends. It is also a good route for practising your cornering line and keeping your speed through bends, even on a trainer. Even on tired legs, it is a pleasure to ride.
In Atlas Indoor every bend of the real road is in place, with your smart trainer easing off on the descents and adding resistance on the climbs. Ride it on its own as an easy spin, or follow it with the climb back up Puig Major for a big day.
How to ride Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller indoors
Keep it easy. Spin a light gear through the descents and ride the short rises at an endurance effort. The longest rise, after 13 km, lasts about 3 km, so settle into it rather than standing up and sprinting.
New to indoor riding? See the Atlas Indoor guide or how to connect your trainer.
Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller: questions
How long does Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller take to ride indoors?
About 45 min at 150 W, 40 min at 200 W, 35 min at 250 W. Estimates assume steady power and a 75 kg rider on an 8 kg bike, using the same physics as the ride itself.
How hard is Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller?
Atlas rates it easy: 21.3 km with 239 m of climbing, an average climbing gradient of 3.4% and a steepest kilometre of about 4.8%.
Do I need a smart trainer?
A controllable smart trainer changes resistance with the road's gradient. A power meter or basic Bluetooth trainer also works for a recorded ride. Without either, you can explore the route with demo watts, but demo rides don't count towards results.