Nordic Walking in Montserrat
Dare to discover the magical mountain of Catalonia!
When: Sat 24 and Sun 25 May 2025 - limited places -
What will we do?
A weekend (2 days and 1 night) in Montserrat, the magical mountain of Catalonia, to walk through some of its most interesting and beautiful areas with Nordic walking. We will also visit the Montserrat Monastery which celebrates its millennium and we will have the option of delving into its history.
Day 1: Saturday, 24th May
8:30h. Meeting at the Can Maçana car park
8:45h. Start of the route in the aguilles and roca forada area. Distance: 9.5km, elevation gain +580m., 3h. walking, 4h. in total, medium difficulty
13:00h. Picnic lunch
14:00h. Car and Cremallera railway
16:30h. Arrival at the Montserrat abbey (accommodation and rest)
17:00-20:30h. Visit to the Monastery, Our Lady of Montserrat, museum and video mapping
20:45h. Dinner at the restaurant
Day 2: Sunday 25th May
7:30h. Breakfast
8:30h. Start of route towards Sant Jeroni (1,236m) and return via hermitages. Distance: 10.5km, elevation gain +580m, 4h. walking, 5.5h. total, medium difficulty
14:00h. Return to the Monastery (end of routes)
14:30h. Lunch at a restaurant
17:00h. Cremallera and pinion descent to the car park
17:30h. Return from Monistrol-Vila by car (private and/or shared)
Group: 15 places (the minimum group required to carry out the activity is 6 people, if the minimum is not reached, 100% of the amount will be refunded)
Total price: 202 €/person (in a double room; €20 extra for a single room)
Enjoy discounts: Prices for early booking
FLASH OFFER: €172/person (-15% discount) Book during the May holiday!
FRIEND OFFER: €182/person (-10% discount) Book for two or more people
A reservation is considered confirmed with the payment of the corresponding deposit.
Payment: 50% at the time of booking and 50% on May 15, 2025.
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- Excursion guidance (qualified Nordic walking guide) - Planning, preparation, monitoring of weather conditions and terrain review - Registration management and advice before the route - Accommodation in a double room in the Abat Marcet cells of the Montserrat abbey with half board (bed, dinner and breakfast) + tourist tax - Lunch at the Mirador dels Apòstols restaurant on Sunday 25th - Entrance fee to visit the Virgin Mary of Montserrat, the basilica and the video mapping - Can Maçana car parking - Round-trip ticket for the Montserrat Cremallera railway |
- Travel to the meeting point - Picnic lunch on Saturday 24 - Extras in the meals - Expenses incurred due to abandonment of the route and/or changes for safety reasons - Anything not specified above |
Essential individual equipment: It is essential to bring Nordic walking poles (can be rented upon reservation) and trekking/mountain clothing to complete the route: windbreaker jacket, warm clothing/fleece, breathable and comfortable clothing, shorts/long pants, sports or mountain socks, trail/trekking shoes, gloves, pants, hat/cap, sunglasses and sunscreen and lip protection. Backpack cover for rain. Spare clothes to change into at the accommodation, for sleeping and for the next day.
Food: You must bring water and whatever food you consider appropriate for the first day's lunch (sandwich, lunchbox, fruit, nuts, chocolate, energy bars...) and for the second day something to snack on during the excursion. Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch are included in the price.
Activity guide: Qualified Nordic walking guide with extensive mountain experience and knowledge of the Montserrat Natural Park.
Registration and information: by email to marçanordicabanyoles@gmail.com and 647 644 562 (Whatsapp also)
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