Montserrat Mountain Hike & Picnic at 1100m: Guided Walking Tour

The picnic arrives prepared while you stand at a high elevation.

A guided walking tour through Montserrat Natural Park that climbs to a high-altitude picnic location, where your guide sets up a meal while you rest. The route covers roughly 7 to 8 kilometers with moderate difficulty over unpaved terrain and rocky ground, including a 450-meter elevation gain. A certified guide explains the mountain's geology, flora and fauna as you walk, and you return by a different path, visiting hermitages along the way. The tour lasts about 4.5 hours and includes accident and liability insurance.

The experience

The walk starts at the base of Montserrat and follows the Torrent de Santa María streambed upward for approximately 3.5 kilometers until you reach the picnic site. Your guide handles the terrain explanation (the geological forces that shaped these rock formations, the plants and animals that live here), while you move at a steady pace over unpaved trails. The climb is moderate but real: 450 meters of elevation gain means you need a reasonable level of fitness, though easier route options exist if you ask.

Once you arrive at the picnic location, the guide sets up a meal while you settle in. The spread includes hummus with vegetable sticks, an assortment of fuets and cheeses, mini sandwiches (turkey, salmon or pastrami), strawberry gazpacho, grilled peaches with almonds and honey, vanilla madeleines, and a chia bowl with mango and coconut. You eat alone in the mountain setting, taking in the views without a crowd. When you're finished, the guide collects the plates and leads you back down via a different route, passing several hermitages that dot the mountainside.

The return walk completes the circuit, and the total outing runs about 4.5 hours from start to finish. A certified guide speaks English, Spanish or Russian depending on your choice at booking. Insurance covers accidents and liability, and you can request private transportation to and from the trailhead if you prefer not to use the public transit options available nearby.

What’s included

• Certified guide in English, Spanish or Russian.
• accident and liability insurance.
• prepared picnic with hummus, vegetable sticks, fuets, cheeses, mini sandwiches, strawberry gazpacho, grilled peaches, madeleines and chia bowl.
• snacks during the hike.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (20 to 65 years) · Under 20: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Eugenia Hiking Guide

Is this one for you?Book this if you're hiking with a partner or small group and want a guided mountain walk that ends with a meal prepared for you at altitude, rather than a picnic you pack yourself. The moderate climb and rocky terrain suit travelers comfortable with steady uphill walking. Easier route options are available if you ask.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How steep is the walk up to the picnic spot?

The route climbs 450 meters over roughly 3.5 kilometers on unpaved trails with rocky terrain, making it moderate difficulty. The guide can suggest an easier alternative if you prefer a gentler grade.

What happens if I can't finish the full hike?

You can request an easier route at booking, and the guide will adjust the distance and elevation gain to match your fitness level while still reaching a scenic picnic location.

Do I need to bring my own food?

No. Your guide prepares a full picnic with hummus, cheeses, sandwiches, gazpacho, grilled peaches, madeleines and a chia bowl, served at the high-altitude stop while you rest.

Is this tour private, or will I be hiking with other people?

The listing offers private or shared options. You choose at checkout. Private transportation to the trailhead is available on the private option only.

What does the guide explain during the walk?

The certified guide discusses the geological formation of Montserrat mountain, its flora and fauna, and points out hermitages along the return route.