1 Day itinerary in Spain, Europe
Montserrat Monastery and Natural Park Hiking Off the Beat...
Take a break from the city and head on the trails of Montserrat. This world-famous mountain overlooking Barcelona is one of the highlights you just can't miss! Also, Montserrat hosts a Benedictine Abbey with an amazing history.
By Ramon
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Barcelona
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Visit to the Benedictine Abbey
Hiking from the monastery following a path that goes around the peaks of the mountain
Admire the great landscapes and maybe snap a picture or two.
Hear the famous Escolania de Montserrat boys choir sing
Visit to the Benedictine Abbey
Hiking from the monastery following a path that goes around the peaks of the mountain
Admire the great landscapes and maybe snap a picture or two.
Hear the famous Escolania de Montserrat boys choir sing
Itinerary
Per Person
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Hiking Off the Beaten Path
Montserrat is one of Barcelona adventurers' favorite outdoor sports. Its location just outside of the city makes it perfect for a nice hiking trip! A short 45-min. drive on a minivan will take you to Montserrat. Your excursion will take off with a visit to the Benedictine Abbey as you learn its amazing history. Montserrat literally means sawed mountain in Catalan because of its particular multi-peaked formation. The Abbey sitting on its top is well known as the site of Santa Maria de Montserrat which hosts the famous Black Madonna: La Moreneta. Then, you'll start hiking from the monastery following a beautiful path that goes around the peaks of the mountain. As you pass by, the many natural viewpoints will offer awesome views of the abbey and the forests around. When you've reached the highest point of the route, breathtaking 360° panoramic views of the multi-peaked rocky range will awe you! If you are fortunate enough to have clear skies, you might be able to see the Pyrenees. You'll have enough time to admire the great landscapes and maybe snap a picture or two. After admiring those great landscapes, we will start descending through a shady path between forests of the mountain that will bring us back to the Abbey where we will have some free time for visiting the farmers market, relaxing, or hear the famous Escolania de Montserrat boys choir sing (on working days from Monday to Friday, subject to Basilica capacity).
Guide: Included for the day
What’s Included
Transport
- Comfortable air-conditioned minivan
Activities
- Guided Hike and Visit to Montserrat Abbey
Not Included
- International Flights
- Meals
- Optional Activities
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
About Ramon
TEAM LEAD
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Ramon is a professional UIMLA mountain guide who has traveled all over the world to more than 40 countries and has participated in hiking trips from the Himalayas to Patagonia. He has a deep knowldedge about the outdoor destinations of Catalunya.
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$90.00 USD