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From Barcelona: Montserrat Mountain Hike and Monastery Tour

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About the activity

Hike the scenic trails of Montserrat with a local mountain guide on this tour from Barcelona. Visit the Benedictine Monastery and discover its history and legends on a guided tour.

  • Free cancellation
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  • Skip the line
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  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish
  • Duration
    6.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
    • Professional English/Spanish-speaking guide
    • Montserrat Monastery skip-the-line admission ticket
    • Guided visit to the monastery
    • Guided hike at Montserrat Natural Park
    • Sant Joan Funicular ticket (when Funicular option is selected)
    • Typical Catalan snacks (when Off The Beathen Path hiking option is selected)
    • Water refill
    • Personal insurance
    • Guide gratuities (optional)
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Hike Montserrat Natural Park off the beaten path with a local mountain guide
  • Taste traditional Catalan snacks
  • Visit the Benedictine Abbey and learn about its amazing history & legends
  • Join a small-group tour of up to 8 people for a more personalized experience
  • Get an early start to beat the crowds

Description

After an hour drive in an air-conditioned minivan, you will arrive at Montserrat. Start your day by visiting the Montserrat Benedictine Abbey which has been been active from XI century. At the Monastery your specialized local guide will dicover you its amazing history and its significance for the Catalans.

Once you have visited the abbey, get ready to start an off the beaten path hike from the monastery. Follow a beautiful scenic path around the unique rock formations of the mountain and pass by many natural viewpoints that offer awesome views over the abbey and the valleys around. Your local guide will discover its natural values, flora, fauna and geology of this magical mountain. Continue until the highest point of the mountain hike, from where you will have breathtaking 360-degree views over the multi-peaked rocky range. On a clear day, you will be able to see the Pyrenees.

After admiring great landscapes, taking some pictures and taste a selection of traditional Catalan snacks You will start descending through a shady path between the needle formations and forests. Head back to the Abbey to enjoy some free time and wander around the farmers market.

Good to know before you go
  • You must have an adequate level of fitness for hiking 5.5 km 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 300 m/1000 feet
  • You will be able to refill your water bottle but there is no place to buy snacks or lunch
Meeting point

Small Group Montserrat Monastery & Hike Off the Beaten Path

Montserrat Monastery & Soft Hike with Cable Car Small Group

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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