From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Natural Park Hike

From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Natural Park Hike

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Experience Barcelona’s holy mountain, Montserrat, on this easy guided hiking tour. Take in the area’s striking flora and fauna, as well as the views from Montserrat Natural Park.

Highlights

Experience breathtaking views from the Sant Joan funicular railway
Take an easy 1-hour guided hike to the top of Montserrat mountain
Visit the Monserrat Monastery which is home to more than 70 monks
Sample traditional Catalan pastry known as 'Coca de Montserrat'
Benefit from a small group setting and a personalized experience

Description

Discover the mountain village of Montserrat on a guided tour from Barcelona. Visit the Monastery of Montserrat and explore the tranquil surroundings of Montserrat National Park. Start in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia before journeying by bus to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat. Admire the Massif of Montserrat on the way to the monastery. Take in this spectacular rocky, multi-peaked range packed with unique needle-shaped formations. Visit the still-functioning monastery that houses over 70 monks and was founded in the 11th century. Learn about the monastery’s history and ventures dating back nearly a thousand years. Next, board the Sant Joan Railway and observe the area’s natural beauty. Follow an easy hiking trail with a specialized guide along the Montserrat Natural Park. Relax after the hike and taste the typical Catalan pastry, “coca de Montserrat”. Enjoy a sweet end to your Montserrat tour.

Includes

Guided visit to Magic Mountain and Abbey of Montserrat (Abbey visit subject to number of visitors) Multilingual professional mountain guide Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Tickets for Sant Joan’s railway 1-hour hike in the Natural Park Tasting of 'coca de Montserrat” pastry

Important Information

This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather The visit to the Moreneta is not guaranteed and is subject to availability Depending on the season there may be up to wait of up to 2 hours There is a minimum number of people required to operate the tour In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund There is a minimum number of people required to operate languages that are not English or Spanish. If this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English Tour may be affected due to special circumstances On Saturdays and Sundays there may be delays in the tour due to the high number of visitors to the monastery