Montserrat from Barcelona Plan the perfect day trip

Transport, tours, viewpoints, hiking routes and practical visitor tips.

Black Madonna of Montserrat inside the Basilica
Montserrat cable car approaching the mountain
View of Montserrat Monastery from a nearby viewpoint
Sant Jeroni summit in Montserrat Natural Park
Montserrat Boys Choir inside the Basilica

montserrat hiking routes

Best Viewpoints near Montserrat Monastery: 4 Scenic Lookouts Close to the Sanctuary

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Viewpoint below Mirador dels Apòstols, one of the best viewpoints near Montserrat Monastery

This guide focuses only on the best viewpoints near Montserrat Monastery. They are not the highest or wildest viewpoints in the mountain, but they are among the easiest and most practical for most visitors. If you are visiting Montserrat Monastery and want beautiful views without doing a long mountain hike, there are several excellent viewpoints … Read more

Montserrat Hike: The amazing Ultimate Hermitages Route + Map

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Sant Salvador hermitage ruins in Montserrat mountain hiking route

This Montserrat hike trail, which takes in all 13 chapels, is probably one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in the mountains. It’s not your typical tourist stroll, nor is it an easy trail that starts at the monastery. It’s a long and challenging hike, but it’s also one of the most spectacular … Read more

Breaking update Pope Leo XIV news: Pope Leo 14th will visit Montserrat on 10 June 2026. Access, reservations, security and transport may be different that day.
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