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Montserrat, abbey, cable car, very small group

About this experience

See the mountain from different places. Take an easy hike where there aren't any tourists. Take up and down the cog wheel train. Have two hours of free time. This trip is for a maximum of 7 customers.
We will stop first at a place where we will take a nice landscape picture. Then, we will do an easy hike where there aren't any tourists because you cannot get there by bus or train, and then we will take the zip line train to the Monastery area (round trip) and we will have a guided tour and also an easy hike tour. Then, around 2h free time, taking down the zipper train and coming back to Barcelona to arrive around 5pm

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr 30 min

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Montserrat early trip & hike

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 6 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Hiker route that is not difficult where there are no tourists
  • Transportation in a van for only 7 participants
  • 2 hours of free time
  • Guided tour outside the Montserrat abbey
  • Discount ticket with cable car

Not included

  • Breakfast

Itinerary and highlights

We will leave Barcelona at 6:45 am to arrive at 7:30 am

We will visit the Abbey and La Moreneta without tourists

At 8:30 am I will propose a hiking route that is not difficult. We will walk 1.70km / 1.06m with a positive and negative elevation of 100m / 328ft.

At 9:30 am you will have two hours of free time. I will propose different hiking routes that you can do yourselves, of different difficulties.

At 11:30 am we will go down to the base of the mountain by cable car

At 11:45 am we will return to Barcelona to arrive before 1 pm

Meeting and pickup information

  • At 6:45
  • At 6:40
  • At 6:35

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • BARCELONA HORIZON TOURS

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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
  • People who cannot walk at a normal pace are not accepted
  • People over 65 years old are accepted but who do not have any mobility problems

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 12–30; Adult tickets: age 31+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
People with mobility problems are not accepted
People over 65 years old are accepted but who do not have any mobility problems
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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