From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike – Private Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

Hotel Pickup and drop-off

Leave earlier than others to avoid agglomerations
Montserrat Abbey 
Funicular railway to the top of the mountain
1 hour superlative and easy hike

TOUR DESCRIPTION

After 50 minutes drive from Barcelona we will first visit in Montserrat its Benedictine Abbey, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint, The Black Madonna, a strong symbol of spirituality and unity for the local people.

After we will get on funicular railway to go to the top of the mountain from where we enjoy the stunning views from the Natural Park of Montserrat and the rest of Catalonia from a bird´s eye view. Mediterranean Sea, main valley of the country and the Pyrenees further away, drawing the border with France.

During the hike we will walk on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago, we will get inspired by Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna and we will experience UNIque ways where rocky pillars and ravines show us how inner mysterious water emerge from the hidden and undiscovered very center of the massif.

Back down in the Monastery area, we have some free time where you can browse amongst regional products in the local farmer’s market before we head back to Barcelona.