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Choose from half-day Montserrat Mountain tours or full-day excursions with a stop at a cava winery for wine tasting.
Trips last anywhere from four to 10 hours, depending on the option you choose.
Montserrat Monastery is wheelchair accessible, as is the cog railway leading there. Other parts of the mountain, including the funiculars, are not accessible.
Bring layers, as Montserrat, especially the top of the mountain, is cooler than nearby Barcelona.
Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes on your Montserrat tour or visit, especially if you plan to make use of the trail network.
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Montserrat Mountain tickets for the round trip cable car ride from Aeri de Montserrat currently cost €13.50 for adults, while round-trip cog railway tickets from Monistrol de Montserrat cost €14. Both the cable car and cog railway stop just below the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey on the high slopes of Montserrat Mountain. From here, you can explore the mountain trails for free or visit the monastery complex; tickets currently start at €18.
Montserrat Mountain is famed for its serrated rock formations, inspiring the name Mons Serratus, meaning “the saw-toothed mountain”, by the Romans. It houses the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat and the revered shrine of the Virgin of Montserrat, La Moreneta. The site not only has religious significance, but panoramic views and hiking trails.
To reach Montserrat Mountain from Barcelona, you can take the R5 line train from Placa Espanya to Aeri de Montserrat. Trains run regularly and the journey is about one hour. From Montserrat Aeri station, you ride a cable car or cogwheel train up to the mountain and the monastery.
The best time of year to visit Montserrat Mountain is spring (April to June), or fall (September to October). During these seasons, the weather is mild and the mountain's landscape is lush and vibrant. Summer can be crowded and hot, while winter tends to be chilly with potential fog, affecting visibility.
It’s best to allocate at least half a day for your visit to Montserrat Mountain. This allows plenty of time to leisurely explore attractions, including the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat and the mountain’s scenic viewpoints. After spending time outdoors, don’t miss the Montserrat Museum—an art museum with work by Picasso and Dalí.
Yes, Montserrat Mountain has diverse hiking trails for all levels of experience. A popular easy trail is from Montserrat Monastery to The Degotalls, which heads up the main road towards Monistrol, taking around 50 minutes.
Yes, it’s possible to stay overnight at Montserrat Mountain. There are several accommodation options close to the basilica, such as the 3-star Hostal Abat Cisneros or the Alberg Abat Oliba. Staying nearby allows for stress-free exploration of the mountain, its trails, and the monastery, without needing to rush and get the cable car or train back.