Montserrat Monastery with Rack Train

Barcelona

by coach, rack train & on foot

Visit the sacred mountain of Montserrat, where you can admire spectacular views over the mountain ridge. The irregular peaks of Catalonia´s most famous mountain Montserrat are visible from miles around.

Montserrat is a cultural, religious and natural symbol of the area. Your journey takes you north from Barcelona along the Llobregat Valley to the railway station at Monistrol, where you join the train. After the 20-minute ascent on this modern rack-and-pinion railway, you will reach the famous monastery which was founded to commemorate the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the mountain.

Although it was largely rebuilt in the 19th century, the abbey still houses the much-venerated statue of the Black Madonna, said to have been found by shepherds in a cave in the 9th century.

Once at the top of the mountain you will visit the Basilica of Montserrat. After your unique experience you will re-join your coach for the return journey to the ship.

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