Volta a Menorca BTT

The Volta a Menorca BTT is a three-day mountain-bike tour of the island, organised by Penya Ciclista Ciutadella. The most recent edition, the 20th, was held from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October 2026 and was run as a non-competitive bike tour. The date of the next edition has not been announced yet.

Routes and distances

In 2026 the event offered three routes, hosted by the municipalities of Es Migjorn Gran, Alaior and Es Mercadal. A night stage took place on the Friday evening after bib collection, and one of the routes included a timed section, with separate results for general MTB and e-bike categories. The organisers provide GPS tracks for all three stages. Distances and elevation figures were not listed on the pages we checked, so they are not given here.

Registration

For the 2026 edition, entries were handled online through the RockTheSport platform from 10 April. The first 200 registrants received a discount, and every entry included an exclusive GOBIK jersey. Watch the official website for the opening of registration for the next edition.

Why ride it

The tour moves to different municipalities across the island each day, so riders see a varied cross-section of Menorca on three distinct routes. The Friday night stage adds an after-dark ride to the weekend, and the optional timed section gives those who want it something to race against while the rest of the event stays relaxed. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Where to stay

Ciutadella is where the organisers are based, and with bib collection followed by a night stage on the Friday, sleeping on the west of the island means you can arrive the day before, sort your bike and your number without rushing, and still be fed and rested before the weekend’s long days. If you would rather sit at the island’s centre, Es Mercadal, one of the host towns, puts you right among the stage routes.

Alfons Hotel – in Ciutadella. Two minutes from the old town, this refurbished hotel has a Cycling Center with room for 40 bikes, workshop service and bike rental, plus a spa and gym for tired legs. A daily picnic and fruit for guests make it easy to fuel up before a long day in the saddle.

RV Hotels Sea Club Menorca – Ciutadella, on the coast just outside the old town. Air-conditioned rooms sit around a central pool and sun terrace, and the hotel provides bicycle storage, a repair shop and a washing station, with free parking and a 24-hour reception for late finishers after the night stage.

Lago Resort Menorca – Casas del Lago Adults Only – Cala’n Bosch, about 8 km from the start. A Cycling Friendly Gold-certified resort beside the Camí de Cavalls, with bike rental, repair tools, a bike wash, indoor trainers and route information. The full spa and massage service is made for recovering between stages, and suites and villas with private pool suit groups travelling together.

Hotel m27 – Es Mercadal, about 22 km from the start. A boutique hotel of just eight rooms at the crossroads of the island’s road network, with a Cycling Center for up to 15 bikes, a workshop, bike rental, laundry and massage. Breakfast is included and there is a pool for the afternoon after the ride.

S’estancia Suites – Es Mercadal, about 22 km from the start. A newer 19-room hotel with a large bike garage equipped with workshop tools, a bike wash and indoor trainers, a pool, and breakfast built around local produce. The municipal gym and indoor pool are 50 metres away.

Rooms fill quickly on event weekend, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation across Menorca and beyond.