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Hiking Montserrat- a private full day tourDURATION: 8 hrs
START TIME: 9AM (starting time can vary in summer months to avoid the heat of the day) BEST FOR: Adults, Families, Hikers, Religious & Culture buffs |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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TOUR DESCRIPTION & ITINERARYVisiting Montserrat is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona. It’s easy to get to and gives you an opportunity to see the Catalan countryside. The views from the monastery are breathtaking, well worth a day of your time while you are in Barcelona.
Montserrat is a rocky mountain range in Catalonia, Spain. “Montserrat” translates to “saw mountain” in Catalan, owing to this mountain range’s jagged, sawtooth appearance. Sitting atop the mountain range is Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery. Located inside of the monastery is a statue of the of the Virgin of Montserrat, one of the few black madonnas of Europe. This is Catalonia’s most important religious retreat, as many people make an overnight hike to watch the sunrise from the peak of Montserrat. Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel to start the 45 minute driver to Montserrat. At the base of the mountain, you will say goodbye to your driver and take either the cable car or zipper train to to the monastery level. These different modes of transportation allow you to enjoy the amazing views as you ascend up the mountain. Once the monastery area, your guide will pick up supplies of water before you take the funicular of Sant Joan funicular to the start of the walking trails. With 5 different options ranging from 2.7 km to 7.5 km you’ll find the hike for your level of difficulty. Your guide will present the different options to you on the day and you can decide which hike suits you best! You will stop for lunch along the way, enjoying your gourmet picnic while enjoying the breathtaking views. Once you've finished your hike and are back down at the monastery level, with many of the earlier crowds having disappeared, your guide will walk you back through time to see the origins of the monastery. For some people, a visit to Montserrat is a religious pilgrimage. For others, it’s a visit to a unique mountain range offering views over Catalonia. Whatever your reason for take a trip to Montserrat, an unforgettable adventure awaits you! WHAT'S INCLUDED
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
FAQSDOES THIS TOUR ALLOW TIME TO VISIT OUR LADY OF MONTSERRAT?Yes! Please let your guide know at the beginning of your day, so they can make time for that.
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN?We love touring families too and find that this day trip works well with kids 12 and older who like hiking and being in the outdoors.
WHAT DO I NEED FOR THE HIKE?For the hike, we recommend comfortable shoes - running/walking shoes are fine, there is no need for hiking boots unless your are visiting in winter. You should dress in layers and in the summertime, we recommend that you bring a change of shirt for the ride back to the city. Aside from that, you should have a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and a sense of adventure!
WHERE DO WE MEET?For this tour, we like to start from your accommodation. In the booking process, you will be asked for the name and address of your accommodation.
CANCELLATION POLICYIn the unlikely event that you would need to cancel your tour, 75% of your payment is refundable up to five (5) calendar days before the start of your tour. Cancellation after five (5) calendar days before your tour date, no refund is possible.
Barcelona & Catalonia boast a bountiful amount of sunshine. We tour rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will attempt to modify your plan if the weather is so inclement as to endanger your discovery. |
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