Montserrat Natural Park Hike & Monastery

Embark on a premium group tour from Barcelona and hike through the vineyards of El Penedès wine region. Discover a family-owned organic winery and indulge in a tasting of their acclaimed wines and Cava.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Experience a guided tour of Montserrat Monastery with a specialized local guide. The guide will reveal the most significant historical facts and the importance of this Benedictine Monastery, established in the 11th century, to Catalan culture and identity. Additionally, you will hear some of the legends associated with Montserrat Monastery. Skip-the-line tickets for the monastery are included.

Points of Interest

  • Abadia de Montserrat

  • Montana de Montserrat

  • Monestir de Montserrat

What's Included
  • Personal insurance
  • Montserrat Natural Park guided hike
  • Montserrat Monastery skip-the-line tickets & guided visit
  • English/Spanish-speaking specialized local guide
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Typical Catalan snacks & water
  • Hiking poles
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Montserrat, a place where history, spirituality, and nature converge harmoniously.

Step into Montserrat Benedictine Abbey, an emblem of Catalan heritage and religious devotion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, discover its rich history.

Continue with an off-the-beaten-path hike from the monastery, immersing yourself in the pristine beauty of Montserrat’s rugged terrain and unique rock formations, offering panoramic vistas of the Monastery and the verdant valleys below. Your guide will unravel the mountain’s natural wonders, from its diverse flora and fauna to its fascinating geology.

Ascend to the summit of the mountain hike, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama awaits.
As you begin your descent, traverse shaded pathways flanked by towering needle formations and ancient forests. Return to the Abbey, where you’ll have free time to wander through the bustling farmers market, sampling local delicacies before returning to Barcelona.

  • This is an active experience. Participants should be in a normal physical condition and be able to hike.
  • Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
  • 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)
  • Small Group maximum capacity 8 people per tour
Location
Catalan Trails | Hiking Experiences from Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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A8952wccrystalj
Jul 20, 2024
An amazing experience for people who love to hike and enjoy nature! - We had an amazing time despite the heat! Probably a little more enjoyable during the cooler months but still glad we did it. An umbrella would have been nice to bring for more shade. It's quite a steep hike up and down so be prepared for that (lots of stairs on the way down). But the sights are so worth it!! Tour end timing was flexible as well which we appreciated so we didn't feel rushed at all.
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U3429ubjeffs
Jul 16, 2024
Great experience with added plus for graduates of Jesuit schools - My wife, 16yo son and I loved our tour with Ramon of Montserrat and the monastery. Booking was super easy, the meeting spot was easy to find and getting driven there and back was very convenient. Ramon shared a lot of great local info, provided a bunch of great snacks and took great photos for us! As a graduate of a Jesuit high school, I was pleasantly surprised to learn about St Ignatius laying down his sword at the monastery and deciding to start the Jesuit order right then. So while I was more excited about the hike than the monastery, I appreciated the monastery portion of the experience much more than I thought I would. Knowing my Jesuit connection, Ramon also suggested a small church near the meeting spot where I could see the actual sword St Ignatius had laid down at the altar of the Black Madonna. Ramon is a great guide, has a good sense of humor and made it a great overall experience. Highly recommended!!
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Carskum
May 21, 2024
Great Trek - We really enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was very helpful (English could be better). The trek is not for infirm or faint of heart. We walked around 5 miles going up and coming back some steep terrain. Trails unlike US trails is not idiot proof (no ropes or barriers for treacherous sections) for stretches and can lead to slips/slides. Our group was mostly young and relatively fit. The views from top are fantastic. Monastery is very beautiful as well but the mountain and surroundings are the main draw. Spain is blessed with fantastic cathedrals, buildings and towns and on its own the Monastery won't make the top charts. If you are in Barcelona, this is a great half day trip. You can do the Monastery on your own by using public transport (parking gets very busy if you plan to drive).
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Hipposlippers
Oct 18, 2020
Refreshing - We started with the wine tour. It was very much focused on how this winery, Albet i Noya, has chosen to make their wine. From the ecological practices to the science of how to avoid losing crops to fungi, it was all interesting and informative. They could really be on to some exciting innovations! The wine is wonderful. We got to try their sparking wine, which just won top prize. After drinking our last glass and enjoying our snacks, we went on the hike. It's a really nice loop - not difficult at all but refreshing . The vews were lovely of the vinyards, hills, trees, and mountains. Overall, well worth the time and money. Buen provecho!
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