Montserrat Monastery Pilgrim Routes

Montserrat Monastery Pilgrim Routes

Cataluña, Spain

Catalonia, Piera to Collbató

Distance

86 km

Stages

5

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

Eighty-six kilometers through Catalonia's rugged heart. From Piera to Collbató, the Montserrat Monastery Routes unfold over five stages, each in history and culture. The scent of pine mingles with the cool mountain air as you traverse well-marked paths, ideal for beginners. Monestir de Montserrat, founded in the 10th century, looms large, a testament to centuries of devotion. With an elevation gain of 3,250 meters, every step reveals a new perspective on the dramatic cliffs, lush forests, and the revered Black Madonna, an invitation to reflect, to wander, to connect.

Highlights

  • Monestir de Montserrat
  • Castell de Collbató
  • Roca dels Corbs
  • Rosari Monumental de Montserrat
  • Pont de Santa Maria

Stages

  1. 1

    Piera to Collbatómoderate

    15 km838 m466 m

  2. 2

    Collbató to la Pobla de Claramuntmoderate

    22 km724 m1162 m

  3. 3

    Barcelona to Rubímoderate

    18 km482 m565 m

  4. 4

    Rubí to Vacarissesmoderate

    21 km522 m334 m

  5. 5

    Vacarisses to Collbatómoderate

    11 km684 m291 m

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