Come and hike around the hidden trails of Montserrat, the world famous multi-peaked “sawed mountain”, visit the Benedictine Abbey and discover its amazing history with a passionate local guide on a Premium Small Group Tour from Barcelona.
We will start the day visiting the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, home of the black madonna "La Moreneta" and discovering its amazing history and most interesting spots. Then we will get ready and start hiking across Montserrat most beautiful trails going across its singular rock formations and forests. From the trails of Montserrat we will enjoy incredible panoramic views and will try some typical Catalan snacks (please bring your own sandwich for lunch). After the hike we will come back to the Abbey where we will 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.
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes. This is a rain or shine tour, please dress appropriately to the weather (Montserrat gets colder than Barcelona in winter!). Small Group maximum capacity 8 people per tour. This is an active experience and includes a hike. Hiking distance 5,5km / 3,5 milles with an elevation gain of 300 m / 1000 feet.. Please bring your packed lunch / snacks. Please bring a reusable water bottle (we provide water refill)
Your guide will meet you at Passeig de Gràcia 26 at 8:00am (please be there 5 minutes before).
Your guide will be wearing a Catalan Trails uniform.