But we chose to sit overlooking the mountain below the stairway to heaven. You can also hike a bit and find a secluded spot away from all the tourists.
Alternatively, there are two options for lunch: a cafeteria and a buffet. There are so many ways to save money in this expensive city if you plan in advance, see my top 8 ways! We also spent the day exploring Montjuic, read about all the exciting things you can do at the top, and around the mountain!
I absolutely love mountains and hikes and would have loved to do a day trip here! The views seem stunning. Oh no! This is a great guide to Montserrat. I think I would have chosen as you did and rode the rail line up just to enjoy the views.
I bet the hiking there is amazing as well! Love how comprehensive this is! Unfortunately, I did not know of this when I visited Barcelona 3 years ago. I will definitely add this to my itinerary for next time. Thanks for sharing. What a spectacular place! I totally get why they named it the way they did — it totally looks like a saw.
Those views though! Thanks for the great advice regarding rail tickets and the different options for getting to the top — I will pin for future reference! Sounds like Montserrat is a great day trip from Barcelona. I am scared of cable cars as well because I am terrified of heights, so I am glad that there is a rack train as an alternative. I love hiking so I would definitely go up to the top of the mountain. The hiking is unbelievable at the top, a must if you go!
Montserrat is awesome. I just love cable cars and it was my option togo up by cable car. I loved hiking and also seeing the Black Madonna. Here are some timetables that will be useful:.
Timetables vary according to the season. The first uphill trains usually start between and , while the last descents are between and Thus, it is better to consult the timetables of the day on which you want to go on the website of the rack train. From 1 March to 31 October, the cable car is in operation from 9: 40h to 00h. From November until February 28, from 10h to 45h. Every day from a. You can visit the Virgin from a. From April 1 to November 1 from a.
The museum opens from a. It only opens on weekends in July, September and every day in August. During these months, it opens from a. If you want to visit this venue outside normal opening hours, you can book an arranged visit for groups. Note : Keep in mind the hours of sunshine for each season to visit Montserrat, since in winter, the sun sets much earlier. For this reason, this excursion is one of the best options if you do not know what to do in Barcelona in summer.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You can click the check marks to hide or show layers. If you click the icons on the map, you can get more information about each point of interest. If you click the star next to the title of the map, this map will be added to your Google Maps account. This is the quickest and most scenic option.
From Aeri de Montserrat, take the cable car to the top. The cable car typically runs every 15 minutes but can run as frequently as every 5 minutes depending on number of passengers. Get updated prices and check the cable car timetable here. This option is slightly longer than taking the cable car, since you go ride the train from Barcelona one station farther than Aeri de Montserrat.
Change to the Cremallera, a green railway that runs to the top of the mountain. Important Note: It is the same price to take the cable car or the Cremellara rack railway to Montserrat.
These tickets are not interchangeable. The ToT Ticket is a combination ticket that includes your round trip transportation from Barcelona, lunch, and free admission into the Montserrat Monastery Museum. Ride the train from Barcelona and take your pick between riding the cable car or the rack railway to the monastery. While at Montserrat, you get unlimited rides on the Sant Joan funicular, admission into the Montserrat Museum, and one meal at the self-service restaurant. To return to Barcelona, take the cable car or the rack railway, and then ride the train back to Barcelona.
Click here to learn more. This is the healthiest and most cost effective way to the monastery. From the train station, walk through the town of Monistrol to trails winding their way up the mountain.
To read our post on how to hike to Montserrat, click here. Join a half to full day tour of Montserrat. You also have the option to add on a visit to a winery.
This is a less popular option, since most people make the journey by train. Buses leave the Estacio Sants train station for Montserrat. For more information, click here. The Black Virgin of Montserrat is located inside of the basilica. A visit here is free and it is said that the statue of the Virgin Mary and her infant son have healing powers.
The Benedictine Abbey dates back to the 9th century and legend has it that this was once was home to the Holy Grail. To avoid waiting in a long, plan to arrive to the monastery at or near opening time.
For hours of the monastery, click here. Depending on the time of your visit, there can be two lines to enter the church: one to get up close to the Black Madonna and touch the sphere that she is holding, and one to enter the church. If you have no desire for a close up view of the Black Madonna, make sure that you are in the correct line.
The queue to see the Black Madonna moves very slowly and you can literally wait hours in line. The first performances date back to There are now 50 boys in the choir, and they perform here on a daily basis, and around the world. There are two daily performances, at pm and pm. They perform in the Basilica of Montserrat.
You can learn more about the Boys Choir on the official website. All of the artifact and historical treasures were lost in this attack. After a long restoration process, the monastery reopened in the midth century. Since it does not contain any historical artifacts from the monastery, a visit to this museum may not be worth it for most people. Three hundred years ago a chapel was built at this spot. From the monastery, take the Santa Cova funicular down to the walking trail. Follow a winding, paved trail along the mountain cliffs to the chapel.
The views from the chapel are stunning. Allow an hour for the entire walk. If you look closely, you can see the trail to the Santa Cova Chapel snaking its way along the mountainside. This is another beautiful walk. This walk takes you to a higher point than the Santa Cova Chapel, for more stunning views of the valley and an awesome view back to the monastery.
Finding the trailhead can be a little tricky. Here are the GPS coordinates for the start of the trail: This funicular takes you to a very high observation point. From here, you can start the hike to Sant Jeroni.
Sant Jeroni is the highest peak on Montserrat. Absolutely beautiful pictures! Have heard so much about Montserrat, hopefully I can visit one day!
Thanks for sharing! Barcelona has been on our bucket list for a while — your amazing photography has helped move it to the top of our list! Do you conduct the tours? I plan on a day trip from BCN in August and would love to do a photography tour. Hi Sonal! You can use public transport to get there and then you can walk along one or more of the itineraries I mention above all these details you can find in the post.
If you need any more concrete information, feel free to contact us! How long takes by train to arrive in Montserrat? I really want to go there. Dear Selma! From there you can take the cable car, which takes you in min up to the monastery. How long do you think it will take us to explore Montserrat? Are there trains to and from Montserrat every hour?
Planning to visit Barcelona next fall but only have 2 days to spare. Definitely would love to see M. Hi Gisela! From there you can either walk up to the Monastery 1, hours or take some of the additional transports.
There are cable-cars from Montserrat-Aeri or Cremallera train a green funicular train from Monsitrol village. In a first visit, I recommend taking the additional transport and when you get up there, there are several nice trails to walk, and spend the whole day in the area. Love your pictures.. We are planning to go to Barcelona in Mid November. What do you think in terms of going to hike at that time of the year? What do you suggest be our mode of transportation?
Thank you for your post, suggestions and love the pics!!! Hi Savita! As far transportation options, you can find detailed information in the post.
There are organized excursions including hiking at the beginning of the article, and you will find the individual modes at the end of the post. Thanks for your comment! Really interesting post about Montserrat.
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