Very Early Trip to Montserrat : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

4.9
(122 reviews)
Barcelona, Spain

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the only trip that arrives at 7 : 30h in Montserrat and be a lot of time without any other tourists. We will set off from Barcelona by van from 6 : 05h till 6 : 30h. from different many different pick up places.
From mid September till mid February we will see the sunrise.
First we will visit the Abbey and the Black Madonna and we won't be faced with long lines. Then, you'll have two options:
FIRST : At 8 : 30h, we will start a circular hiking tour with wonderful views.
The maximum elevation gain and loss will do is 440m / 1443ft, with 6.6km / 4.10 miles. The hiking up will take 1h. After that, for around two hours, the hike will be quite flat and then will be going down back to the Monastery area.
SECOND : You can hike wherever you want but by yourself. You can take the funicular (cable car under the cabin) from 9:30h.
I will tell you anyway which hiking routes I recommend you to do.
At 12: 15h we will go back to Barcelona to arrive at 13:30h.

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off from different meeting points in Barcelona
Entrance to the Abbey and the Black Madonna when there are still no tourists
Transportation in a van for only 7 participants
Guided tour and hiking tour with different difficulty options
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Barcelona

    We will leave Barcelona at 6:30h to arrive in Montserrat at 7:20h. Pick-up will be between 6: 20h and 6:30h at different meeting points.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

    At 8 am we will visit the Abbey and see the Black Madonna without queuing.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Montserrat Mountains

    At 8:30h we will do a hiking route with a maximum accumulated gradient of 440m / 1443 feet, and a route of 6.6km / 4.10 miles. At 11: 15h approximately we will arrive back to the Monastery area and there will be free time.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Barcelona

    At 12: 15h we will return with the van to reach Barcelona at 13:30h.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • People with mobility problems are not accepted
Supplied by BARCELONA HORIZON TOURS

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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