Small-Group Montserrat Hiking Tour from Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Hike through the natural park of Montserrat, home of the most emblematic sights of Catalonia. Visit the world famous Montserrat Monastery and Basilica, adding a taste of culture and history to a day of hiking in the great outdoors. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 8 people on this small group hiking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.

Your day begins by driving to Montserrat, passing through the countryside surrounding Barcelona. Hiking through the natural park of Montserrat you can enjoy the tranquility of the wilderness, away from the crowds of Barcelona city. The hike is suitable for those with moderate levels of fitness as there are sections of numerous rock stairs and some inclines.

During your hike your guide will explain about the unique morphology of the mountain, the geography and historical facts of interest. You can also stop at the museum towards the top of the mountain, where the cog-railway from the basilica ends. Upon reaching the highest point on the mountain at St. Jerome 4,055 feet (1,236 meters), there is a beautiful uninterrupted 360 degree view of the park. Your effort will be rewarded with a spectacular view stretching from the coast to the Pyrenees.

After a snack and drink break, you will continue the journey back down the mountain. There will be a short tour of the famous Montserrat Basilica, before returning to Barcelona. Your guide will try to time your visit to the basilica outside of the peak visiting hours for day trips from Barcelona.

USD $94.17

Traveler Reviews

Review by: John G	March 2012
We really enjoyed our hike. It was beautiful and interesting. Our guide shared a lot of his knowledge about the mountain and Spanish culture. Highly recommend!

Review by: Velimir M	January 2012
Beautiful scenery, well worth having a look and great day out!

Review by: Peter V	July 2011
You get a real feel for the height of a mountain when you have climbed it.

Review by: Benoit G	July 2011
Enchanting site with beautiful views. The trails on the mountain can be difficult, but anyone in decent shape can enjoy the 2 hour hike.

Review by: Helena W	June 2011
Highly recommend this tour if you are in good shape and like to hike. Great views and very good guides.

Review by: Justin I	May 2011
The hike was worth every step to see the view from the top. The guides were great and put up with our slow pace. Thanks for a great day!

Review by: Martin B	March 2011
We thouroughly enjoyed our Montserrat Hiking Trip. Our guides where both knowledgable and experienced in their knowledge of the area and provided interesting information.

Review by: Neil S, United Kingdom	November 2009
A very friendly team gave us a very nice tour of Montserrat. We had a great time and were well fed with biscuits!

Review by: Sharon T	November 2009
A very friendly team gave us a very nice tour of Montserrat. We had a great time and were well fed with biscuits!

Review by: Debra L, United States of America	July 2009
The hike was the best experience of the entire trip. Our guides were absolutely amazing. They were not only great hiking guides but wonderful company who provided us with more information about the area than we picked up the entire time. The actual hike itself is strenuous but absolutely worth it. I am still amazed by the views along the way and felt so accomplished when we reached the summit. I absolutely recommend this hike and will treasure the memories from it for years to come.

Review by: Kerrie O, Australia	November 2006
I would give this 10 stars if I could, it was the absolute highlight of our trip! The views were spectacular and made the climb well worth the effort. Our guides were so passionate and clearly love doing this, it was a pleasure to spend the day with them. This is a great trip to Monserrat if you want to do more than the standard bus trip to the Monastery and Basilica. I cannot recommend this trip more highly, everyone should do it.

Review by: Anonymous	November 2006
I would give this 10 stars if I could, it was the absolute highlight of our trip! The views were spectacular and made the climb well worth the effort. Our guides were so passionate and clearly love doing this, it was a pleasure to spend the day with them. This is a great trip to Monserrat if you want to do more than the standard bus trip to the Monastery and Basilica. I cannot recommend this trip more highly, everyone should do it.