Leave the streets of Barcelona behind to hike in Montserrat. Visit the abbey of Black Madonna and hike along the path of past pilgrims in Montserrat National Park to experience views over Catalonia.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German, Spanish, Catalan, Basque
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Montserrat Abbey and Black Madonna
2-3 hours superlative and moderate Hiking
Local farmer’s market
Leave earlier than others to avoid agglomerations

Full description

After 50-minute drive from Barcelona we first visit the Benedictine Abbey, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint, The Black Madonna, a strong symbol of spirituality and unity for the local people. After, we hike up to the top, from where we enjoy the stunning views from the Natural Park of Montserrat and the rest of Catalonia from a bird´s eye view. Mediterranean Sea, main valley of the country and the Pyrenees further away, drawing the border with France. During the hike we will walk on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago, we will get inspired by Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna and we will experience unique ways where rocky pillars and ravines show us how inner mysterious water emerge from the hidden and undiscovered very center of the massif. Back down in the Monastery area, we have some free time where you can browse amongst regional products in the local farmer’s market before we head back to Barcelona.

Includes

Accident insurance
Certified and Professional Hiking guide
Water
Tickets: Monastery entrance fee.
Transportation: Round trip in a fully equipped private Van between Barcelona and Montserrat
Hiking Poles

Tips (optional)
Snacks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

We leave at 8:00. We kindly ask you to be there 5 minutes in advance.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Snacks
Comfortable clothes
Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

Product subjected to cancellation based on inclement weather

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5 /5

based on 9 reviews

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We were a small group of three when we went there and Uni took a very great care of every one of us. He was punctual for the pick up, told us lots of interesting facts during the drive and tried to accommodate to everyone's fitness level during the hike. We also got some free time to roam around the place for a quick lunch and some souvenir shopping etc. Plus Uni is a great conversationalist, so he'll make you feel comfortable in no time. As a female solo traveller I highly recommend this experience to others!

June 17, 2022

This half day hiking tour was excellent, it leaves early so you avoid a huge amount of crowds that might make your day less pleasant. The hike is not difficult for fit people but it was excellent way to do some exercise while having fun. The guide was very friendly and explained everything about this magnificent place. He took some nice pictures during the hike and also offered water to all people while answering any questions.

June 10, 2022

Perfect. Worth every cent. On top of that, our guide, Uni, was very attentive, punctual and had good information about the local history. We recommend.

May 17, 2022

From Barcelona: Montserrat National Park Guided Hike

From Barcelona: Montserrat National Park Guided Hike

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