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Hike the mountainous, beautiful heart of Spain’s Catalonia region
Conquer the Montserrat Mountain to discover the monastery perched just under the summit.
Hike through the fascinating rock formations of the lesser-known Sant Llorenç Natural Park.
Explore endless kilometres of serene holm oak forests, far away from the hustle of everyday life.
Enjoy the charm of mountain villages and local hospitality as you unwind each evening.
Want to escape to a hiking destination far from your everyday life? Come to Catalonia, hiking through the mountains, meadows of wildflowers, serene biosphere reserves, and mountain villages where time seems to pass more slowly. The Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia is an adventurous getaway into a part of Spain that’s guaranteed to capture your heart.
You’ll awake every morning in hotels and guesthouses tucked underneath the sprawling hills and mountains, your kind hosts showing you the hospitality of Catalonia. Trek through woods, across terraced hills, and through meadows completely carpeted in wildflowers. Challenge yourself to climb Montserrat, discovering a mysterious monastery and expansive views of the Pyrenees. Trek through Sant Llorenç Natural Park, an underrated gem full of spectacular cliffs, quiet trees, and wildlife. With the freedom to go at your own pace, the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia is a deep dive into Spain’s fantastic landscapes you’ll look back on for a lifetime.
Want to escape to a hiking destination far from your everyday life? Come to Catalonia, hiking through the mountains, meadows of wildflowers, serene biosphere reserves, and mountain villages where time seems to pass more slowly. The Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia is an adventurous getaway into a part of Spain that’s guaranteed to capture your heart.
You’ll awake every morning in hotels and guesthouses tucked underneath the sprawling hills and mountains, your kind hosts showing you the hospitality of Catalonia. Trek through woods, across terraced hills, and through meadows completely carpeted in wildflowers. Challenge yourself to climb Montserrat, discovering a mysterious monastery and expansive views of the Pyrenees. Trek through Sant Llorenç Natural Park, an underrated gem full of spectacular cliffs, quiet trees, and wildlife. With the freedom to go at your own pace, the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia is a deep dive into Spain’s fantastic landscapes you’ll look back on for a lifetime.
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Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome Meeting in Montseny
Get ready for the week ahead with a welcome meeting in Montseny. This is your chance to prepare, ask questions, collect your information, and go over the route with a tour representative.
Ready to go, you’ll spend the evening enjoying Montseny at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Montseny
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Natural Park of Montseny
Set out from Montseny after breakfast, hiking into the nearby natural park and biosphere reserve. You’ll pass through holm oak forests with birds overhead and animals around you. You’ll finish strong with a bit of a hill, but you’ll be well rewarded with a great view over the Pyrenees.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Aiguafreda
Distance: 23km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Cliff Views and Wild Trails
You’ll enjoy a bit of an easier walk today, but the scenery is guaranteed to impress. Walk up to the Cingles de Berti cliffs, dramatic rocky formations that are definitely worth a photo. Continue along a trail with spectacular views across the Congost River and the Montseny massif- unforgettable!
You’ll hike past historical sites, through terraced fields, and past waterfalls. You’ll be picked up and driven to your hotel at the end of your trail.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bigues i Riells
Distance: 16km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Forest Hikes
After savouring your breakfast and coffee, you’ll begin hiking through pine forests and pretty fields. Most of today will be spent on lovely forested trails. Your accommodations tonight are a small welcoming guesthouse, where the owner, Teresa, and her family await your arrival.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse in Sant Llorenç Savali
Distance: 15km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Classic Catalonian Landscapes
Got your camera all ready to go? You’re going to want it today! You’ll be admiring the Catalonian Serralada Litoral Mountains all day, and the rolling mountains, carpets of wildflowers, and ancient ruins interspersed with quaint villages will delight you.
You can climb up to La Mola peak (optional) if you want a real birds-eye view, and then it’s down to Mura, a medieval village nestled into the rolling hills.
Overnight Location: Apartment in Mura
Distance: 18km or 24km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Sant Llorenç Natural Park
Saying goodbye to Mura, you’ll walk through a sparsely-populated region mostly dominated by Mediterranean pine forests. The hidden gem of Sant Llorenç Natural Park is waiting to be discovered by you, so spend some time strolling its dramatic rock formations.
You won’t want to leave the park, but dinner and time to rest in Rellinars will be welcome tonight.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rellinars
Distance: 20km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Mountains of Montserrat
Begin the morning by setting out towards the monastery with Montserrat mountain silhouetted behind. The mountain will be your ever-present companion today as you ascend to the El Cavell Bernat, El Serrat de les Barretines, and El Serrat del Vent rock formations.
If climbing all the way up to Montserrat Monastery is too much today, you can take the train from Monistrol de Montserrat (not included) to shorten your trip.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Monestir de Montserrat
Distance: 12km or 17km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Tour Concludes
You’ve conquered Catalonia! Either head to the airport to depart or book an extension to spend a few more days in the area.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures The departures are available year-round, however, recommended months to travel to this area are between March and November.
- Solo traveller: from EUR1279*
- Single room (travelling with group): from EUR1093*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR855*
Accommodation on the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia
This tour is based in hotels, apartments, and guesthouses. The hotels offer daily breakfast and comfortable rooms and are 2-4-star. Guesthouses and apartments are rural and charming.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room where possible, you can pay a supplement. Solo travellers will be required to pay an additional supplement in addition to the applicable single room supplement.
What’s Included in the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia?
Meals
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included. If you book the half-board option, 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour. Airport pickup from Barcelona is included, however, departure drop off is not. Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary are included, except for the optional train transfer on Day 5.
Also Included
- Detailed trip notes and GPS
- Luggage transfers each day
- Welcome meeting
- Phone line for help
- Tourist tax
Not included
- Flights
- Guide services
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
- Departure transfer
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Half-board upgrade
- How hard is the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- Are meals included on the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Montseny to start this tour?
- Is the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia guided?
- Where does the Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
- When is the best time to travel to Spain for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 4/5. You’ll be walking long distances over many hours each day, sometimes taking on steeper routes and climbs. Fit hikers will be able to get the most out of this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included. If you book the half-board option, 7 dinners are included. Wine is normally included with dinner.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) or Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO). From either airport, you can take a train or bus to your hotel.
No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours offer great flexibility in your day-to-day, but you should be comfortable with more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.
The tour ends in Monestir de Montserrat. You can take a bus or train back to your departure airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to visit Spain for this tour is between May and late September when the weather tends to be warm. Those who prefer cooler temperatures for hiking may prefer to visit outside of July and August.
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Traveltec Group is your DMC (Destination Management Company) in Lloret de Mar since 1987. The company collaborates exclusively with professional travel agencies, associations and clubs. As an incoming agency, they are specialized in organizing holidays all-over Spain.
