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Montserrat Hiking Off the Beaten Path & Monastery. Small Group Tour

Barcelona, Spain

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Montserrat Hiking Off the Beaten Path & Monastery. Small Group Tour

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Overview

Duration

6h 30min

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Come and hike around the hidden trails of Montserrat, the world famous multi-peaked “sawed mountain”, visit the Benedictine Abbey and discover its amazing history with a passionate local guide on a Premium Small Group Tour from Barcelona.

We will start the day visiting the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, home of the black madonna "La Moreneta" and discovering its amazing history and most interesting spots. Then we will get ready and start hiking across Montserrat most beautiful trails going across its singular rock formations and forests. From the trails of Montserrat we will enjoy incredible panoramic views and will try some typical Catalan snacks (please bring your own sandwich for lunch). After the hike we will come back to the Abbey where we will some free time for visiting the farmers market, relaxing or hear the famous Escolania de Montserrat boys choir sing (on working days from Monday to Friday, subject to Basilica capacity.

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes. Service animals allowed. This is a rain or shine tour, please dress appropriately to the weather (Montserrat gets colder than Barcelona in winter!). Near public transportation. Small Group maximum capacity 8 people per tour. Infants must sit on laps. This is an active experience and includes a hike. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Hiking distance 5,5km / 3,5 milles with an elevation gain of 300 m / 1000 feet.. Please bring your packed lunch / snacks. Please bring a reusable water bottle (we provide water refill). This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Transport by private air-conditioned minivan. Professional English/Spanish-speaking specialized local guide. Hiking in Montserrat Natural Park. Montserrat Monastery visit. Bottle of water. Typical catalan snacks. Personal insurance