From Barcelona: Montserrat Mountain Hike and Monastery Tour




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.
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Duration 6.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 8 participants
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
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Inclusions
- 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
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