About the region

Montserrat offers an incredible natural space and a spiritual environment without equal to a short distance from Castelldefels, Sitges or Barcelona. As locals we are, we will take you to visit the Monastery of Montserrat, avoiding the crowds following the less traveled trails.

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The hiking

Walking time: 3 hours

Distance: 6 kilometers

Physical demand: Moderate

Terrain: With calm we will raffle the roots, loose rocks and some high passes.

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Itinerary

9:00am-9:30am Pick up in hotels in Catelldefels and meeting point.

10:15am Arrival at Montserrat Natural Park and start of the hiking trail. You will enjoy panoramic views, you will cross deep forests and visit an ancient sanctuary converted into a refuge that still retains all its magic and spirituality.

12:15pm-12:45pm Pic-Nic al fresco. Do not forget to bring something to reestablish your energies: sandwich, dried fruit, cereal bars, etc...

12:45pm-3:30pm Free time to calmly go down the stairs to the Monastery. The guide will return to pick up the van to meet you later at the Monastery.

3:30pm Re-encounter and return from Montserrat

4:30pm-5:00pm Arrival at your accommodation in Castelldefels or Sitges.

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Is this tour right for me?

This excursion implies a moderate physical exertion that anyone who walks on a regular basis, enjoys good physical health and has experience walking on mountain trails should enjoy it. As a reward you will enjoy a moment of quality in contact with nature and discover one of the jewels of the cultural heritage of Catalonia.

 

• The minimum age of the participants in this regular excursion is 14 years.

• This tour can be contracted in private and we will adapt it to your needs.

• To sign up for this excursion as part of a mixed group you should feel comfortable walking in the type of terrain described.

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You should bring

Backpack for not carrying objects in the hands.

Sports shoes.

Suitable clothes to sweat a little.

Something to keep up your energy: nuts, energy bars, piece of fruit.

Water bottle.

Some cash to buy from local producers at the monastery.