Hike the mountainous, beautiful heart of Spain’s Catalonia region
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
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.
2024 Departures
The departures are available year-round, however, recommended months to travel to this area are between March and November.
- Solo traveller: from $1,495 USD*
- Single room (travelling with group): from $1,275 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $995 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.
Book NowAccommodation 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.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hostal Montserrat in Montseny ★★
With clean, simple rooms, a nice restaurant, and mountain views, this hotel will be a great place to prepare for your big adventure.
Hostal L’Esquella in Aiguafreda ★★★
A common refuge for hikers in the area, this welcoming hotel provides a restaurant, bar, and rooms with great views.
Moli de la Torre in Bigues i Riells ★★★
This hotel mixes old and new, with contemporary touches in the rooms contrasting against exposed stone features. Enjoy well-appointed rooms and a great restaurant.
Hostal Cal Pla in Sant Llorenç Savall
While the rooms here are straightforward, you’ll be able to take advantage of WiFi, flatscreen televisions, air conditioning, and bike rentals during your stay.
Cal Carter Apartments in Mura
Outfitted with a kitchenette in case you want to try your hand at cooking, these apartments offer free WiFi, plenty of space, and a restaurant (in case you’re not as keen to cook).
Masia Casa Joana in Rellinars
With striking traditional architecture and a perfect mountain setting, you won’t want to leave this cozy, authentically Spanish retreat.
Hotel Abat Cisneros in Monestir de Montserrat ★★★
With tons of curb appeal, this impressive hotel and its fireplaces, festive bar, and big beds will make you feel right at home.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking Tour in the Heart of Catalonia
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.
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