Montserrat Hiking Off the Beaten Path & Monastery. Small Group Tour
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.
Description
Itinerary
- Small Group Tour (max. 8 people) ensures a personalized experience
- Early Tour to beat the crowds
- Lead by specialized local guide
- Visit the Benedictine Abbey and learn about its amazing history with an expert guide
- Hike the multi-peaked famous sawed mountain Montserrat off the beathen path
- Enjoy breathtaking 360º views
- Savour some typical Catalan snacks
- Enjoy some free time after the hike. you can visit the farmers market, grab a coffe or hear the boys choir Escolania de Montserrat sing (from Monday to Friday, except public and school holidays. Subject to basilica capacity)
Stop At:
• Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
• Catalan Trails, 08007 Barcelona Spain
• Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain
Inclusions
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Professional English/Spanish-speaking specialized local guide
- Hiking in Montserrat Natural Park
- Montserrat Monastery visit
- Bottle of water
- Typical catalan snacks
- Personal insurance
Exclusions
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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