Montserrat Hiking Tour To Monastery & Natural Park

The adventure begins in the high levels of Passeig de Gràcia, before continuing on to the natural beauty of Montserrat, Catalonia's most famous mountain. Montserrat, which is topped by a Benedictine Monastery, is a perfect half-day trip for a delightful day in nature just a few kilometers from Barcelona. Admire the Massif of Montserrat on your route to the Monastery, a stunning multi-peaked rocky range studded with unusual needle-shape formations.

Visit the Monastery upon arrival, which was founded in the 10th century and still operates today with around 70 monks. It is particularly well-known for housing the image of La Moreneta, Catalonia's patron saint (visit not guaranteed). Your guide will bring history to life by recounting the history and exploits of this approximately 1,000-year-old Monastery. 

Following a track (thus trekking) with the most expert guide in Montserrat Natural Park, board the Sant Joan Railway to witness the area's fascinating flora and fauna.

Itinerary:

08:15h – Welcome with our We specialist guide at Pasatge de la concepció, 7

08:30h – StarQng the experience at Paseo de Gracia by bus

• Go through Barcelona learning the stories about the buildings and the Eixample
  
• We will drive you throught Diagonal avenue, the largest in Barcelona
  
• See the Royal Palace of Pedralbes and the Campus from the UB, the first public university in the city Leave the city and start to see all the surrounding cities and towns.
  
• You will be able to see the Sportive City of FC Barcelona and its headquarters
  
• We will drive you through the County side and you will start to see the great mountain of Montserrat Get into the Natural Park of Montserrat
  
• See the great views while your are going up to the mountain
  

09:30h – We will arrive to Montserrat and start de cultural visit to the Monastery Learn about the history of the monastery

• Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria de Montserrat
  
• Learn about the Monks life style
  
• Enjoy the views from the Monastery 
  

10:45h – Take Sant Joan’s Funicular.

• Start the hike from the top of Sant Joan’s Funicular
  
• Learn how the mountain was made
  
• Walk most of the time downhill and enjoy the views
  
• Learn about the surroundings of the mountain and the wild life
  

12:00 – Finish your hiking and start your free time Visit the farmers market

• Visit the cafeteria
  
• Check the souvenirs stores
  

12.40 -Meet your guide again to go back to the bus

• Way back to Barcelona
  

14:00 End of the experience at the starting point.