Early Trip to Montserrat with hiking, abbey, very small group
Description
Discover the only trip that arrives before 7:30h in Montserrat. We will set off from Barcelona by van for 7 customers from 6:15h till 6:35h from different pick up points or at your hotel or very near by if it's in Eixample. First we will visit the Abbey and the Black Madonna. Then, we'll make an small hiking tour with nice views of the Monastery. You'll have free time for taking the funicular, having breakfast, etc At 10:20h we'll take the van during 15 minutes to arrive to the other side of the mountain and we'll do a hiking tour. There won't be any tourists there: only local people cause you cannot arrive there by public transport. We will walk 4km / 2,5ml with an elevation gain of 24m / 78ft. We will taste olive oil products from a local farmer. When we will finish hiking, we will go to a bakery and after that we'll come back to Barcelona to arrive before 13h
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We will leave Barcelona at 6:35h am to arrive in Montserrat at 7:20h. Pick-up will be betweenn 6:15 am and 6:35 am in different spots in Barcelona city. If your hotel is in Eixample neighborhood, let me know where it is and I'll tell you if I'll pick you up in there or very near by.
We will arrive at 7:20 am. Then, we will walk to the Abbey to learn the history of Montserrat and at 8h we will visit the Abbey and see the Black Madonna without queuing. Around 8:20h you'll have free time till 9:50h. I will propose you to follow me on a hike: 1,78km / 1,10ml with an elevation gain and loss of 100m / 330ft. The hike will be in a forest path and we'll have a nice view of the monastery area from above. You'll have free time for breakfast, taking the funicular, etc
At 10:20h we will take the van during 15 minutes to the other side of the mountain. In there, we'll make a hiking tour of 4km / 2,5ml with an elevation gain of 24m / 78ft. We'll have nice views of the mountain from the bottom. We'll taste olive oil products from a local farmer
At 12:15h we will return back to Barcelona with the van to arrive at 13h
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Important Information
- 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 allowed to join this trip
Reviews(18)
Our Monserrat trip was a genuine highlight. The abbey and surrounding community were breathtaking both spiritually and architecturally. We especially loved the early morning access because, by the time our visit was ending, the crowds really started coming in. The quiet moments in the monastery, admiration of the Black Madonna, and contemplation in the various chapels were well-spent and memorable. The small group aspect is the best way to tour. The hike along the mountain side was a fresh break from the non-stop vibe of sightseeing. The guide is working to give his guests a great experience and takes everyone’s input on how to best spend our time. I highly recommend both the tour and our great guide!
Albert was an amazing guide. We had a wonderful experience. He was friendly courteous and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.
Amazing!!! This was a magical day. The views, the monastery, the company and our tour guide Daniel. Absolutely outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Albert is a great tour guide, felt very safe with him and he made the trip very enjoyable. I would highly recommend!
We are so glad that we took this hike. We did get to see the black Madonna and look around the cathedral without any crowd. The best part was the hike and the company. Albert is wonderful but just know that you should be in pretty good shape. I am 61 and my almost almost 64, and I consider us more athletic than your average seniors.. We were able to keep up with Albert’s pace, but it is about a 4 mile an hour pace with the inclines being fairly steep and long. The views from the hike were nothing less than awesome. Albert keeps a tight schedule and a really appreciate everyone being at their pick up points a couple minutes before he picks you up. He gets their precisely when he says he’s going to get there and really appreciates a punctual person.
Aside from Albert’s quirky side he has fantastic knowledge about Montserrat. You need to be on the fitter side to tackle the hike as some areas are steep and rocky. Weather was perfect but bring a jacket just in case. Long pants and proper shoes are advisable. Doing the early tour is a must to avoid the long lines to see the black Madonna and church. You be back in Barcelona before lunch at 2
This was a great experience. There was virtually no crowd when we arrived to Montserrat in the morning. Albert was a great guide, he is very knowledgeable and had great energy all day. The hike was my favorite part, it has a few spots that can be challenging but would still highly recommend
Fantastic tour and so worth getting up early for! The hike was one of the most enjoyable things i did in Barcelona. Albert was our driver/guide and he was great!
It’s a fantastic trip, especially because you arrive at the monastery before the crowds. You can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and then head out for a beautiful hike.
This is a unique tour. The guide Albert is full of energy. He is both knowledgable and attentious to details. The tour description is exact. You will do a wonderful hike through the mountains above the abbey in places where no one else is going. Due to the early start, there will be no crowd and no lines, with the sunrise as an welcome bonus. Loved the whole experience.
