Mountain Hiking
Wildlife Encounter
Benedictine Monastery
Join a mountain leader for the perfect hike in Montserrat. Explore nature, enjoy views and learn a bit about Catalonia. Have a great time outdoors and get back to Barcelona in time for you to enjoy the evening charm of the city.
Trip Details
The Nitty-Gritty
Price
Adult: €62.00
Child: €53.00
Youth: €62.00 (13-17 years)
Meeting point
Pl. de Catalunya, 17, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Availability
- All year
- For the time being this tour is only offered in English
Duration
7-8h (3-5h hiking depending on the physical level and motivation)
Group size
Only Small-group (up to 8 people)
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Certified Mountain Leader
- Accident and liability insurance for the activity
Participant requirements
- General fitness level
- Must wear walking/hiking shoes
What to bring
- Warm mid-layer & sport clothing (gloves, hat and etc. in the winter months)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection
- Camera
- Snacks
About your guide
Stepan Prindis, MSc.
Founder & Project Manager
BIOGRAPHY
Stepan is the founder and lead project manager in WORLD ADVENTOUR. He really enjoys guiding his clients in Montserrat, in the Pyrenes, and in the Costa Brava. He has spent more than 7 years taking care of international visitors to Barcelona. Stepan speaks fluently Czech and English, and he has been steadily improving his Spanish too. He will motivate you to fully engage in your experience. You will have a blast with him!
CHRONOLOGY
2017-Present: World Adventour Founder and Project Manager, AEGM Certified Mountain Leader & TD1 Sea Kayaking Guide
2014-2017: Assistant guide in TrekPyrenees and Altitude Adventure
2012-2014: EMTM – European Master in Tourism Management (Denmark, Slovenia & Spain)
2007-2011: Bachelor degree in Outdoor Activities at the Palacky University, Czech Republic
Things to Look Forward to
Small group and fully personalized hiking experience
Breath-taking views and wildlife encounter
1000-year-old Benedictine Monastery
Catalan culture and history
Local farmer’s market tastings
What You'll See & Do
Join me for a nice and refreshing hike around the famous Montserrat Mountain. We will head out together from the Benedictine monastery to the beautiful encounters of this natural park.
As a professional mountain leader, I have various hiking routes available to suit everyone’s appetite. Hiking is not about reaching the summit as fast as possible. We will certainly do plenty of breaks to focus on details and to admire the spectacular views.
We will also chat about Catalan culture, food, some common plants, and their uses. We shall keep our eyes wide open because, with a bit of luck, we might bump into the ‘Alpine Ibex’, a wild mountain goat that loves the steep bits around the mountain.
When we return down from the mountain we will stroll through the monastery and visit the Basilica. The visit to Montserrat would not be complete without seeing the majestic monastery and the Black Saint Virgin – La Moreneta.
On the way out from the Monastery, we will stop at the small farmer’s market and try some delicious locally produced cheeses, honey, and more. Cris and Jonathan from the Can Fermí farmhouse will give us loads of tasters and explain how different cheeses are made.
Important Information
- Minors must be accompanied.
- The minimum age is 12 but exceptions can be made in certain circumstances.
- Comfy walking shoes are must.
- We reserve the right to cancel a customer’s booking for a full refund in case of bad weather and unsafe meteorological conditions.
