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Experience Barcelona’s picturesque holy mountain, Montserrat, with this half-day tour. Board the Montserrat Railway to observe the area’s fascinating flora and fauna following a trail with the best specialised guide in Montserrat Natural Park.
The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain. Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometres away from Barcelona.
On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed of unique needle-shape formations. Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta, who is the patron saint of Catalonia. Your guide will bring history alive by explaining the history and ventures of this Monastery dating nearly a thousand years.
Then, you will board the Sant Joan Railway to observe the area’s fascinating flora and fauna following a trail (soft trekking) with the best specialised guide in Montserrat Natural Park.
Itinerary:
08:00: Welcome by your guide at Pasatge de la Concepció, 7.
08:30: Start the experience at Paseo de Gracia by bus, going through Barcelona, learning the stories about the buildings and the Eixample.
09:30: We will arrive to Montserrat and start de cultural visit to the Monastery
10:45: Take Sant Joan’s Funicular
12:00: Finish your hiking and explore the local area. Visit the farmers market, cafes, and maybe even check the souvenir stores!
12:40: Meet your guide again and travel back to Barcelona
14:00: End your experience at the starting point
Private Transport and bilingual specialised mountain guide
Great views from the Sant Joan railway
Enjoy a soft trek in the Park of Montserrat, will stunning views
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Montserrat is a beautiful multi-peaked mountain range near Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range. The main peaks are Sant Jeroni, Montgrós and Miranda de les Agulles. It is well known as the site of the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary.
