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Montserrat Hiking Experience from Barcelona

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6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Hike the mythical mountain of Montserrat on this guided adventure from Barcelona. Choose from several different routes to suit your experience and fitness level, and explore the mountain’s fascinating geography and legends while visiting sites like the medieval Benedictine monastery.

Several difficulty levels and routes available, from easy to expert
Ride the St. Joan Funicular Railway to the mountaintop on the easy hike
Visit a medieval Benedictine monastery nestled in the crags of the mountain
Great way to escape the bustle of the city for a day among nature

What's Included

Driver/ mountain guide
Snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned car

Funicular fees if it is required by customer.
Gratuities
Souvenir and personal expenses (available to purchase)
Monastery entrance to be pay in the spot

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

We pick up you at your hotel in Barcelona, please let as know your hotel and address. We can pick up also in harbor, vacation rentals. Please provide us yous address in Barcelona.

What To Expect

The day begins with morning pickup at your Barcelona hotel and a drive in an air-conditioned minivan outside the city center to where the jagged granite formations of Montserrat rise above the landscape. Learn about the many myths and spiritual significance of the mountain, including its reputation as the home of the Holy Grail in Arthurian legend.

Choose from several levels to match your hiking experience and endurance, each with varying mileage and difficulty. Levels 1 and 2 are suitable for families and novice hikers, featuring an easy walk and spectacular views from the top of the St. Joan Funicular Railway (tram fare not include). Pick up the pace with levels 3 and 4, which include a round-trip hike to the mountain summit along the scenic St. Jeroni Trail. If you're an expert hiker, challenge yourself with a longer hike from the mountain’s west side to east, with a rewarding visit to the famous Benedictine monastery.

After your day out in nature among the history and majesty of Montserrat, relax on the return ride to Barcelona.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Dress code is smart casual, trainers / sneakers or hiking boots.
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
Near public transportation

Snacks, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
The duration of transfers are approximate 45 minutes, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Tatiana_M

All the tour was spectacular, full of amazing views. Our guide Pere was very professional, experienced and initiative. He gave us a lot of information, did an express guiding in the museum (although it was not in a program). We appreciate his efforts and time

Reviews

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Don’t miss Monserrat hiking tour with Pere

Tatiana_M, Mar 2024

Don’t miss this hike!! Book it now!

Luanne_H, Oct 2023

I cannot say enough good things about this hike. Well worth the money. I’ve paid more for this kind of outing and gotten less. Our guide was phenomenal. He considered our pace. He took us all over the mountain. He took pictures of us at many of the lookouts! He also mentioned that he does hikes in the Pyrenees. If I come back to Barcelona, I’ll definitely book a tour with him again.

There are lots of stairs!!!

cap1680, Sep 2023

Montserrat was beautiful and the hike was really nice. Beware of the words "moderate" - while most frequent hikers would agree that this was a moderate hike, those that don't hike often may struggle. There are a LOT of stairs - which can be more difficult than flat inclines. Our guide Pere was very knowledgeable and was able to adjust our hike mid hike to better suite some of the groups needs.

What a great experience!...

Heather_H, Jul 2023

What a great experience! Pere was an excellent guide. He’s extremely knowledgeable and is passionate about what he does. Great hiking, nice learning about the history there and beautiful views and scenery.

Amazing and priceless

Angelo_G, Mar 2023

Pera, our guide, made our first ever hiking experience a memorable one. I recommend Hiking Sant Jeroni to everyone.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your review, it will help others travelers to find best experiences near Barcelona.

Advanced Hike

Hollynn_P, Mar 2023

Our tour guide was Pere and he was great! We took the advanced hike which was very scenic and beautiful. We would take pit stops on the way up and Pere would tell us stories about the legends of the mountain. Once we got to the top, you were able to hike up the stairs to the summit. I am afraid of heights so I sat at the bottom and waited for everyone. There were a couple spots on the hike down that peaked my fear of heights again and Pere held me hand and helped me down. We had a great time and great experience. Our hike last about 4 hours. We would highly recommend.

Mighty Monserrat

Michelle_B, Apr 2022

We had the pleasure of spending the day with a very experienced hiker, Pere. He picked us up from our hotel at 8am and then drove us to Monserrat. Pere is a very knowledgeable tour guide and hiker. He’s full of energy, friendly, chatty and extremely sociable. Your day with him will not be boring. For the hike itself, we started off slow, to warm up and then gradually built up pace. Along the route, Pere will tell you the legends of the mountains and if you are ok with it, he’ll take photos of you in various stop points. These photos will be shared via Dropbox. If you choose the right day for a hike, once you reach the summit, the views are wonderful. After spending some time at the summit, Pere will then choose the right place to sit for a snack - smoothie, mini baby bel cheese, salami, cereal bar, jellied sweets and water. Following this short rest, you’ll then make your way back down the mountain. Once you reach your starting point, Pere will take you for a tour around Montserrat Monastery. After enjoying the splendours of the monastery, Pere will give you time to browse the souvenir shop before leaving Monserrat for your return journey to your hotel. This is a full day trip, starting at 8am and finishing back at your hotel around 5pm. There are plenty of stop points to take photos and enjoy the views. Pere will also share lots of stories along the way. It’s real good value for money and your day will certainly be fun if you have Pere as your hiking guide.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Michelle, thank you very much for your review, for sure you make part of my job. Your review will help other travelers. Best regards and see all of you in some mountain. Yours Pere

Beautiful views with lots of fun artifacts

Mark_P, Aug 2021

We had a great time with Fermi! He took us to the top of Montserrat and also showed us many Ermitages, as well as sharing the history. I would recommend this trip to any brave hikers!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hi Mark, Thank you very much for your review, it helps us to improve our service ant let others travelers to choose our hikes bear Barcelona.

A Day You Won’t Want to Miss!

Pamela_S, Jun 2021

This was a beautiful hike! When we got to the top, our guide had a picnic prepared for us, and it was so fun to sit ip on top of that beautiful mountain, have lunch and look out over the views. It was magnificent! I don’t know why anyone would go on a tour and stop only at the monastery when this beautiful mountain is right there waiting. If you’re in any kind of shape at all, you should try to do this tour. Our guide Peter was as nice a gentleman as you’ll find anywhere. He’s been hiking this mountain for years, and he has some great stories and is very knowledgeable about the rock formations for both hiking and for rock climbing, and he can taylor the hike to suit your ability. At the end Peter gave us a wonderful tour of the monastery and we got to see the Black Madonna. This tour was so much more that we imagined or expected. It was definitely a 10!

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Hi Pamela, Thank you very mach for your review, it will help other travelers to find out the best hiking tour near Barcelona, enjoy the rest of your holidays. Best regards Pere

Highly recommend

Alex_S, Feb 2020

What an incredible break from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona. It was so nice to go get some fresh air while getting some of the best views I can remember on a hike. Also, the monastery is a beautiful building that is a must see on your trip. Peter is a native to Barcelona and gives wonderful insight beyond just the hike and the monastery.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Alex and Katie, Thank you very much for your review, it was really a wonderful hike, Your comments help other travelers to find out the best experience for them. TY.

A Must-Do for the Active Traveller

Victoria_R, Feb 2020

This was a terrific experience! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Barcelona -- Pere was THE BEST. So knowledgeable, personable, and considerate -- he paced our hike according to our comfort, and got us back to the monastery in time to catch the Boys Choir performance (with a little jogging through the forest). Plus, he brought extra gear for us, and his camera along to capture some key memories -- which he shared with us post-trip. He went above and beyond to make this excursion A+++; if you like to hike, this is the tour for you!

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Thank you Victoria, thanks to clients as you it is so easy leading a hike in Montserrat. Also your review help other hikers to find oud an active experience near Barcelona.

Favorite memory of Barcelona

Michele_K, Oct 2019

Pere was our hired tour guide for the day and my husband and I had him to ourselves for this adventure. We drove about an hour outside Barcelona to Mont Serrat. On our way in to the area where we are going to hike, Pere stops the car to show us what mountain we will be hiking. I look high and say, WOW! Hmm, hard to wrap my non experienced head around this sight. We then drive into the monastery and park. Pere opens his map of the trails and says, we are going to hike 2 hours up, 2 hours down! We look at this map, not really aware of what it truly means. My husband, doesn’t even stop to think and says, “Let’s go!!”. I am the more fit of the 2 of us, I teach fitness classes and do a lot of cardio. I’m a bit worried if it’ll be too much for my guy?! So, we go on our adventure of climbing this mountain. Words escape me. The smells, the beauty and the attentiveness of our guide to make sure we have a successful journey are only a few ways to describe this tour. Pere stops us when my husband just really needs a break and coaxes us along when it’s only a few more minutes to a fabulous view. The climb was strenuous, steep and conversation so interesting. Pere’s English is great as well as such an interesting guy! When we got to the top, words can’t describe the sense of accomplishment as well as beauty! We sat, he provided us with some delicious snacks, talked, took more pictures and enjoyed nature’s beauty. After a while we began the journey down. Another adventure due to the steepness of the slope. Not strenuous, just constantly being aware of where your feet are and the pitch of the mountain. We end at the place we started. It was my favorite place and tour this trip. If you want activity as well as beauty and an interesting guide, he’s the man for the job. Another cool thing about Pere, is that he photographs your adventure and then send you these fabulous pictures. Beautiful!

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Thank you very much for your great review, your comments will help other travelers to know in deept this hiking tour. Pere

Probably the best experience we had...

Lauren M, Apr 2018

Probably the best experience we had in Barcelona. Pere was an amazing guide- very knowledgable, very friendly. I'm not a big hiker but this tour turned out to be my favorite part of vacation. The view at the top of the mountain is worth it enough. This is a do not miss tour!

This tour was fantastic! This was my...

Robin R, Jul 2017

This tour was fantastic! This was my second time to Barcelona and I purposely booked this hike because it was something I didn't get to do the first time I was there due to time restraints. We did the easiest version and it was adequately challenging. For reference, the group was a 25 year old, two 34 year olds, and a 62 year old. It's an hour-and-a-half to two-hour hike up the mountain. We definitely worked hard and it was quite enjoyable. The view at the end is incredible! Absolutely stunning. Plus, the guide, Fermi, was excellent. He provided us with history and facts here and there. He is a very skilled hiker/rock climber and I felt very confident with him leading the hike. He was very accommodating to our needs. I would highly recommend this hike. Don't forget to wear athletic shoes! It's an absolute must.

This was a great tour and we were...

THERESA G, Jun 2017

This was a great tour and we were fortunate to get a private tour for group prices because it was just my friend and I who booked this tour that day. Our guide is an experienced hiker and rock climber. He provided lots of information, pointed out interesting sights loved the rock formations of the Papa, Mama and Baby elephants, and hiked at our pace. He also had a camera with him and offered to take pictures which he provided via email at the end of our trip, I thought that was a nice touch! He also provided bottles of water and light, tasty snacks. Pick up and drop off at our hotel was very convenient.

My husband and I highly enjoyed this...

Stephanie M, Jun 2017

My husband and I highly enjoyed this tour conducted by Pere. He gave us outstanding background on the area and then led us on a challenging but safe hike. We are so happy we had this experience.

Best tour ever! We have done a lot...

Madeleine M, May 2017

Best tour ever! We have done a lot of tours in the past, and although many of them were fun, none of them were perfect. This one was. There was not one bad thing about it and I am a very critical person in general. It was a nice change from the crowds in Barcelona. If you go to Barcelona and dont hike Montserrat, you will definitely have missed out on something spectacular! This was a private tour, so Pere the very nice guide customized it to exactly what we wanted to do. The minivan was roomy and there were pillows for the back, very comfy. We mostly wanted to hike and see nature, and wed heard that the line to see the black Madonna can be an hour long, so we had planned to skip the monastery, but we got there early, so there was no line. We did a quick detour and saw the black Madonna and the inside of the monastery actually really impressive. My mom and I 70 and 33 years old are not entirely sedentary, but we are also not hikers, so we elected to take the funicular 8.10 euros per person and do the 2 hour hike unlike the marathon runners who had apparently done the tour shortly before us with a much longer and fast-paced hike. It was a challenging hike for us, but he helped us up the steep sections. We learned a lot about the region. It was beautiful. The views were stunning. Pere took some great shots of us with these views in the background. We visited hermitage ruins. We learned about the monks water-collection system. Pere had a yummy assortment of snacks including vegetarian and meat options for a picnic prior to starting our descent. We then made it back in time to see the boys choir perform and then visited the farmers market where they have lots of cheese that you can sample also tasty.