Transport, tours, viewpoints, hiking routes and practical visitor tips.
There are two Montserrat funicular lines. Both depart from the path leading to the Creu de Sant Miquel and serve opposite purposes. The Sant Joan funicular takes you to the Sant Joan area, where much of the mountain’s trail network begins. The Santa Cova funicular takes you to the sacred cave, saving you the legwork … Read more
Almost everyone walks right by without noticing it. The Montserrat Audiovisual Space—Espai Audiovisual “Montserrat, portes endins”—is located across from the tourist information office, and it’s a great place to find answers to the questions: What is Montserrat, and why has it been so important for a thousand years? It’s a journey through screens, projections, and … Read more
This guide focuses only on the best Montserrat viewpoints near the 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, this guide focuses on … Read more
Aula de la Natura Montserrat is a small exhibition space located on the upper floor of the Sant Joan Funicular upper station. It is a useful stop if you want to understand the natural landscape, geology, flora and fauna of Montserrat before walking around the higher part of the mountain. This is not a large … Read more
Visitor Information Santa Cova path update The path to Santa Cova is currently open again after recent maintenance and safety works. The Santa Cova de Montserrat, also known as the Holy Cave of Montserrat or the Holy Grotto of Montserrat, is one of the most symbolic places on the mountain. Many visitors come to Montserrat … Read more
