Hiking Tours from Barcelona, Pyrenees

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Hiking Tours from Barcelona, Pyrenees

Hiking Tours Pyrenees from Barcelona

Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park with the famous Pedraforca behind , in the Pre-Pyrenean mountain range.


A great place for Walking and Hiking in the summer but also in the winter, it's famous for bird watching. Symbolic species including bearded vultures, alpine chough, alpine accentor and white-winged snowfinch can be seen here.

Hiking tours from Barcelona, take approximately 1hr 40min to drive to the pyrenees and is best visited in summer if you want to hike or if you like to ski, we have the resort of Molina, close to Barcelona.

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Costa Brava Walking and Hiking Tours

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Costa Brava Walking and Hiking Tours

Hiking and Walking Tours Costa Brava from Barcelona

The hidden Calas of Spain, where we whip our trunks on under our hiking gear and follow the trail along the coast, stopping to cool off in stunning calas like these.

Our hiking tours to the Costa Brava will pick you up from Barcelona in a fully air conditioned van and drive towards the area of Cala de Castell, next to the small town of Palamos. This will take approximately 1hr 30min.

The hike will start on the infamous Cami De Ronda that stretches along the Costa Brava into France and is infamous for hikers around the world.

The hike will be approximately a 8km loop where we'll stop at some of the most stunning emerald coves in the area, until we reach the Botanical Gardens of Cap Roig, before heading inland and returning to Cala de Castell. The hike will take around 2-4 hours and once finished you'll have time to relax on the beach, swim and even do some snorkelling.

Please note the hike is open to all fitness levels and can be adjusted if needed. Just let us know and we'll bespoke the trip to your needs.

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Pyrenees Hike From Barcelona

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Pyrenees Hike From Barcelona

Pyrenees Hike From Barcelona

It's Back to Basics with our morning swim and wash when we run our Long Weekend Hiking Trip to the Pyrenees from Barcelona, sleeping in Talaixa Refuge. Living primitive and simplifying life to the bare essentials.
Using environmentally friendly soap obviously it's our secret little pool in the mountains.


Absolutely freezing for most months of the year but it's an instant cure to perk yourself up in the morning.
Hidden turquoise pools of the Pyrenees from Barcelona.

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Hiking Tours Tibidabo, Barcelona

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Hiking Tours Tibidabo, Barcelona

One of our favourite hill walks near Barcelona, where the best hiking guides will take you to the top of Tibidabo Mountain from the base, on a circular route. Incredible views, local Barcelona trails and into the nature of the Collserola National Park.

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Hiking in the Pre-Pyrenees from Barcelona

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Hiking in the Pre-Pyrenees from Barcelona

Hiking in the Pre-Pyrenees from Barcelona

Was exciting to have our first hiking tour in the Pre-Pyrenees of Alta Garrotxa with some incredible clients from Canada and Switzerland.

Have a look at the amazing review and please get in touch if you’d you’d like to join us on one of Hiking and Walking Tours,

“Excited for JAMIE KERR to open ONE LIFE, HIKE IT's Barcelona office- where it all started for him. Jamie- he's this great big guy with a company he designed for- city slickers, basically. The idea behind it was that our city routine is a major killer of time and that hiking gets you out of that. He's good at navigating unpredictable situations and varied mostly technical Alta Garrotxa rugged/calcareous terrain just outside of the volcanic legacy region (He's British Army - and maybe hes a rugby player- that makes him an ideal mountain man). Very grateful to him for creating such an incredible experience for us: finding vultures, secret waterfall for a dip, the world's largest natural border lines, and my inner gladiator in the heart of the Pyrenees mountains. Can't wait to see where he goes from here. Pyrenees how-to: https://lnkd.in/dmiifvA We stopped for a cup of Earl grey out at 'the bar' (photo cred: Jamie) -just mingled with people, the spectacular peaks of the Pyrenees silhouetted by the breaking sunlight”.

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Hiking Tours Montserrat Mountain, from Barcelona

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Hiking Tours Montserrat Mountain, from Barcelona

Hiking Tours Montserrat Mountain from Barcelona

Happy New Year!!.
Nice to be back at Montserrat Mountain, fresh air and beautiful views.

View of our Beginners Route - total distance: 5 Km with 236m elevation gain.

Monserrat Mountain is one of Barcelona’s favourite mountain to visit from Barcelona where it’s possible to organise a tour with ourselves or you can also take the train from Barcelona.

There is lots of hiking routes on offer for all levels of fitness, from a leisurely 5 km hike, moderate 9km hike or if you’re feeling energetic you can hike from the base to the top Sant Jeroni, which sits at 1237m in elevation.

The views from the top of Montserrat have some of the best views in the area, where it’s possible to see the Pyrenees mountains of Catalonia and Andorra to the north, where it’s possible to ski in the winter.

To the south you’ll have views back to Barcelona, where you’ll be able to see the famous Tibidabo, which sits on the mountains behind Barcelona.

The East you’ll see the peak of La Mola that is 1104m in elevation and sits behind the town of Terrassa and further more the famous mountain of Montseny, with it’s highest peak Turó de l'Home at 1712m in elevation.

West of Montserrat Mountain, you’ll see the Penedes Wine region of Barcelona, which is famous for Cava and also the Serra de Montsant, a national park that sits north of Tarragona and is famous for hiking and a beautiful small medieval town called Siurana.

If you’re interested in joining us for our group tours to Montserrat Mountain from Barcelona, then please get in touch?

We also offer Private Hikes and can bespoke the tour to your needs. Please get in touch and we can guide you to some of the best hiking routes in Catalonia, direct from Barcelona.

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Guided Hiking Tours Mont-Rebei Gorge, from Bacrelona

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Guided Hiking Tours Mont-Rebei Gorge, from Bacrelona

Hiking Tours Mont-Rebei Gorge

We’re very happy to be offering an incredible days guided hiking in Mont-Rebei, where we’ll hike one of Catalonia most famous area.

From Barcelona we’ll drive in a small group of a maximum of six persons, to insure you receive a personalised experience in the mountains.

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Best Location to Rent Apartment to Hike near Barcelona

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Best Location to Rent Apartment to Hike near Barcelona

Best Location to rent Apartment to Hike near Barcelona

My favourite area to hike and rent an apartment or hotel near Barcelona, is Alta Garrotxa and the Cadi-Moixero Natural Park in the Eastern Pre-Pyrenees, where you have an abundance of hiking and activities to do all year round. It’s a go to area when we want to escape the busy city life of Barcelona, because they’re both relatively easy to get to from Barcelona.

Alta Garrotxa is centrally located between the beaches of the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees Mountains. In addition it’s located close to some of Catalonias most beautiful medieval towns, including Girona, famous for cyclists and the small town of Besalu. Garrotxa is split into two areas; the Volcanic Region of Baixa Garrotxa and Alta Garrotxa, that borders into France from the north. My favourite is most definitely Alta Garrotxa, because of it’s remoteness and rugged landscape, where mountains peak are blanketed with Forest. Covering an area of 32,865 hectares it has been declared an Area of Natural Interest, because how difficult it is to reach and it’s wealth of wildlife. The climate has a heavy rainfall all year with the wettest times throughout the summer and driest in the winter. Although cold in the winter, it’s a great time to visit, where you’ll experience a dry climate, perfect for a days hiking.

The Cadi-Moixero Natural Park is located directly north of Barcelona and is famous all year round for skiing in the winter and infamous hiking and cycling in the summer.

The Natural Park of Moixero covers an area of 41,060 hectares with the highest peak La Tosa at 2536m high.

Have a look at my favourite places to stay in both Alta Garrotxa and near the Cadi-Moixero Natural park.

Accommodation

Can Serola Farmhouse

Can Serola Farmhouse is one of our favourites, sitting in Alta Garrotxa has only a small number of rooms, meaning it’ll always feel quiet, where you’ll be able to relax next to the pool after a mornings activities.

They have only eight rooms and we slept in the Ethnic Room, where the entrance to the room is from the garden and although has no air conditioning, the stone walls and sealing fan kept it cool.

Throughout the farmhouse you’ll discover stunning shaded areas in the garden to relax and read a book or little reading room in the house to escape the summer heat.

We had a lovely continental breakfast in the garden and it’s also possible to eat there for dinner if you wanted; however, we decided to treat ourselves and visited an amazing Michelin star restaurant in the small town of Besalu called Pont Vell http://www.restaurantpontvell.com/ , which I’d definitely recommend.

https://www.canserola.com/en/home/

El Bosquet Mountain Villa

El Bosquet is a charming villa at the base of Alta Garrotxas highest peak Puig de Bassegoda. Sleeps ten people, we visited with a group last summer and was the perfect location, sitting in the middle of the Vall de Riu, where you’re close to some of Alta Garroxtas highest peaks and the beautiful pools and waterfall of Sant Aniol d'Aguja.

Sleeping is reasonably basic with bunkbeds and single beds, but it’s the perfect balance between sleeping in a hotel or on a roll mat in a refuge, which is also possible to do in the mountains close by.

The drive is approximately 1 hr 30 min from Barcelona and we spent a weekend at El Bosquet and hiked the infamous Puig De Bassegoda 1373m elevation on one day and the other Puig de Sant Marc 1326m elevation. The views were incredible and what made even better was after the hike, being able to nip down in the car in 5 min and swim in the beautiful turquoise pools near Sadernes. And of course we finished the day on the porch outside, having a barbecue and drinking some delicious local wine under the stars.

https://www.racorural.com/en/rural-houses/el-bosquet

MAS SANT MARC COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL

Sant Marc Country House is located approximately 1hr 45 mi north of Barcelona and sits in the centre of some of the best hiking in Spain. We stayed here last winter and we were blown away how close and easy it was to get to from Barcelona, and the interior reminded me of being in a Soho House members club.

For me the house is located perfectly for activities all year round and when we visited in November, an early snowfall enabled us to hire some snow shoes from the local town of Puigcerda and we ventured to the local ski resort of Molina and hiked in the mountains for 8km. In addition the House is situated in the middle of the countryside and in the winter it’s also possible to hire bikes or they have stables on the grounds, for horseback rides also.

https://santmarc.es/

Hiking near Sant Marc is incredible and a great base to locate yourself, where you have the epic Pedraforca 2506m elevation to the south and the beautiful Vall de Nuria sitting to the east.

In summer The Cadi-Moixero Natural Park I would definitely recommend for some hiking and even if you’re not up for hiking to the top of Pedraforca, there’s some easier routes lower down and you can get some stunning photos with Pedraforca in the background.

In the winter the hills surrounding the hotel will most definitely be covered in snow and wouldn’t recommend you hike the peak of Pedraforca then; however, there’s lot’s to do surrounding the hotel to keep you entertained.

We offer bespoke Hiking Tours to Alta Garrotxa and the Pre-Pyrenees, from Barcelona and can organise the perfect Hiking Holiday in Europe for groups, companies and solo traveler’s. Please also check out our Long Weekend Hiking Holiday Pyrenees , we offer in Alta Garrotxa.

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HIKING TOUR MONTSERRAT MOUNTAIN, FROM BARCELONA

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HIKING TOUR MONTSERRAT MOUNTAIN, FROM BARCELONA

There is lots of soft hikes available in Montserrat where you can start from the Monastery passing Sant Miquel Cross, then a small ascent to Sant Joan funicular. Here you have three option: 1 - You can take the funicular back down to the Monastery. 2 - Continue to ascent for another 30 minutes approximately and visit the Ermita de Sant Joan, Ermita de Sant Onofre and Ermita de Santa Magdalena. 3 - Passing the funicular station on the right and approximately 20m after you will see a trail that descends down towards Ermita de Santa Anna. After this you will arrive at many steps, where you can continue to descend until you are back at the Monastery.

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Hiking and Kayaking Mont-Rebei Gorge, near Barcelona

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Hiking and Kayaking Mont-Rebei Gorge, near Barcelona

Mont rebei gorge is one of my favourite places to visit, located on the border with Aragon it’s an incredible place to visit. The water is turquoise blue and the trails cut into the rocks with great views. It’s possible for a day trip from Barcelona or Girona, but would definitely recommend to find somewhere to sleep and try and make a weekend of it.

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Hidden Hiking Routes in Barcelona

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Hidden Hiking Routes in Barcelona

HIDDEN HIKING ROUTES IN BARCELONA

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Tell me your best hiking routes throughout the world? One of our favourite weekends is sleeping in our wee Nissan Campervan. Siurana, sitting north of Tarragona is approximately 1hr 45min drive from Barcelona towards the West and is a go to place for hikers and climbers. We visited in April and slept in the camper next to the small village of Siurana. Was blown away by its beauty and the star gazing in the evening was incredible. Siurana is small medieval village located on a cliff, where you’ll find parking and also a great refuge, if you wanted to come for the weekend. It’s called Refugio Ciriac Bonet and is situated in an idyllic location, serving food and drinks. There’s an great terrace sitting on the edge of a cliff, where the sunset is incredible and is perfect to finish the hike. The hike we followed was called “Camí de la Trona” and is famous for hiking and you’ll find lots of climbers throughout to watch. We started the route from Pantá de Siurana, following a river which lead us to 3 turquoise pools called Toll de la Palla, then we head up to “La Trona”, until we reached the small medieval town called Siurana. The pools were cold but perfect in the heat of the sun. Hike, Swim, Beers and Van Life, sleeping under the stars. - - - #HikingBarcelona #TrailRunning #PersonaltrainerBcn #IgersBarcelona #Barcelona #BcnTrips #Bcntravelling #Monserrat #Bcnsummer #hikingculture #fitnessbarcelona #hikingtoursbarcelona #walkingtoursbarcelona

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One of my hidden hiking route near Barcelona.

One of our favourite weekends is sleeping in our wee Nissan Campervan.
Siurana, sitting north of Tarragona is approximately 1hr 45min drive from Barcelona towards the West and is a go to place for hikers and climbers.

We visited in April and slept in the camper next to the small village of Siurana. Was blown away by its beauty and the star gazing in the evening was incredible.
Siurana is small medieval village located on a cliff, where you’ll find parking and also a great refuge, if you wanted to come for the weekend. It’s called Refugio Ciriac Bonet and is situated in an idyllic location, serving food and drinks. There’s an great terrace sitting on the edge of a cliff, where the sunset is incredible and is perfect to finish the hike.

The hike we followed was called “Camí de la Trona” and is famous for hiking and you’ll find lots of climbers throughout to watch.
We started the route from Pantá de Siurana, following a river which lead us to 3 turquoise pools called Toll de la Palla, then we head up to “La Trona”, until we reached the small medieval town called Siurana. The pools were cold but perfect in the heat of the sun.
Hike, Swim, Beers and Van Life, sleeping under the stars.

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HIKING IN BARCELONA CALAS

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HIKING IN BARCELONA CALAS

HIKING IN BARCELONA CALAS

My favourite Hiking in Barcelona Calas on the Costa Brava.

One area we love is around Cala de Castell, which is next to the town of Palamos and the hike follows the coastline towards the Botanical Gardens of Cap Roig and the stunning small fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell. The hike will take around 2-4 hours and is approximately a 8km loop.

The hike starts and finishes on the Wild Beach of Castell which is in the Cap Roig National Park. From here towards the Botanical Gardens of Cap Roig, you’ll find crystal clear coves including Cala Roca Bona and Cala Estreta to name a few. In addition you’ll discover ruins of Iberian settlements on the hills behind, Old Catalan Farmhouses and a small known paint studio of Salvador Dali.

We parked the car at Cala de Castell, which is a beautiful beach in itself and a perfect location to hire canoes or if you're in a group who'd rather relax for the day, whilst you hiked along the coast. -
Snorkel, Relax, Hike, Paddle Board, Canoe or Swim. Great area to visit.

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What You Eat When Hiking?

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What You Eat When Hiking?

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HIKE FOR FITNESS, BARCELONA

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HIKE FOR FITNESS, BARCELONA

FITINESS METHOD TO HIKE IN BARCELONA

Goodbye to these incredible people, Rocio & Krlos, who are on route back home to Mexico, following a summer working contract in Barcelona.


The beauty of sport in general, where it gives you the opportunity to meet people from different ends of the earth.


These two would literally be working out the gym every night, in order to get their bodies ready for adventuring at the weekend. Not saying you need to work out in the gym every night to go hiking, but it was their mindset, where having a beach body or 6-pack was secondary, not important. What was important, is strong legs to hike up mountains, cardio for those long days, strong core balance for walking back down, and most important, insuring that you can be having these experiences into an old age.

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HIKING PYRENEES, BARCELONA

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HIKING PYRENEES, BARCELONA

guided hiking Pyrenees near barcelona

Guided group hiking in the Pyrenees near Barcelona

An incredible long weekend hike we organised in May, where we picked them up from Barcelona airport on the Thursday evening, all ready to for a weekend of adventure 1hr 30min drive from Barcelona.

We're looking forward to more adventures next year, discovering more of Spains incredible Pyrenees.

If you're visiting Barcelona, please check out my new blog with link in profile: 'Best Season to Hike in Barcelona', for some ideas on what to do throughout the seasons.

Also look out for my new blog coming towards the end of the week, on the Long Weekend Hike we organised in May, and I'll l discuss the route and the epic Refuge we stayed in, next to this photo.

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Best Time to Visit Barcelona

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Best Time to Visit Barcelona

Best Time To Visit Barcelona

We’re very lucky working and living in Barcelona, where we have the ocean and mountains on our doorstep, with an amazing Mediterranean climate. Every month is unique - snowshoeing in the Pyrenees, hiking & swimming the Costa Brava or enjoying the autumn colours of Montseny Mountain.

Hiking & Swimming Cami de Ronda in August

Hiking & Swimming Cami de Ronda in August

 

Spring

Hiking Barcelona & Catalonia in spring is the perfect time to visit, with nice spring weather between April - May, it’s an ideal time to adventure into the Mountains surrounding Barcelona.

With a high probability of snow in April in some of the higher peaks above 1500m, it’s still possible to discover the many mountain ranges close to Barcelona. Alta Garrotxa, Montserrat, Cami de Ronda Costa Brava, Collserola National Park, Serra de Montsant and the Parc de Garraf which borders the wine region of Penedes. Here you’ll find great conditions and trails completely in the wild away from the hustle of Barcelona. We even did a weekend hike in Alta Garrotxa, in December last year and although a little chilly in the evening, we had great warm sunshine during the day.

If you’re keen to venture further into the Pyrenees, it’s possible to ski in the morning and be on the beach in the afternoon, with resorts like Molina only a 1hr 30min drive away from Barcelona. Snow shoeing, Ski Touring and skiing will be possible until around April and this year we had a rare dump of snow in May.

Hiking in Barcelona also doesn’t need to involve a long day in the mountains. In spring it’s a great time to enjoy a pleasant walk in the countryside, enjoying the valley of Montseny National Park and combine with the Calcot Season, where you enjoy traditional delicious spring onions. These are cooked on the barbecue and eaten with a nutty sauce.

Hiking in Alta Garrotxa, July.

Hiking in Alta Garrotxa, July.

 

Summer

Summer in Barcelona can be hot and for the best hiking, it’s best to head into the mountains discovering much needed waterfalls and mountain pools. It is possible to do lots of hiking in the summer, but specifically the months of July and August, the temperatures can be up to 37 degrees at times.

Into the Pyrenean Mountains of Cadi-Moixero, Alta Perineu and the incredible Aigüestortes i Estany of Saint Maurici National Park, you’ll find some of the most incredible scenery and you’ll find the temperatures considerably more manageable. Climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, sleep in a mountain refuge, canoeing, paddle boarding on the the mountain lakes. There’s so much to do. In the mountains you’ll actually find it a lot quieter, with the majority of people descending to the beaches of the Costa Brava or near Tarragona.

Barcelona throughout the summer is incredible if you can handle the heat, where the evenings will come alive with locals not eating dinner until 10pm and shops open until late. In addition towards the end of June, is the Festival de Sant Joan, where the Catalonians celebrate in honour of John the Baptist. In Barcelona it’s a night of fireworks, where people will head to the beach to party. It’s a bigger party than New Years.



 
 
 

AUTUmn

Autumn and Spring my favourite time in Barcelona where you find it a lot quieter in Barcelona and the weather still warm enough to sit outside in the evening and enjoy a nice dinner.

September and October are great months for hiking Barcelona, in particular Garrotxa the volcanic region of Catalonia, where you can follow various trails on offer and combine with a hot air balloon, for a birds eye view of the various craters. In addition autumn is particularly good for Catalonia’s vast amount of bird life. In Catalonia we have various different habitats which makes the area the largest in Spain for different types of species.

In Montseny National Park the autumnal colours will be blooming from October to November, with mushroom picking at it’s peak time. A favourite wild mushroom are Bolets which can be found throughout Montseny and are a favourite at the various mountain restaurants.

At the base of Montserrat Mountain Barcelona in December, Best Time to Visit Barcelona

At the base of Montserrat Mountain Barcelona in December, Best Time to Visit Barcelona

 

winter

Winter in Barcelona and Catalonia is stunningly nice with the temperature rarely dropping below 10 degrees. The beaches become deserted where it’s possible have a rare stroll along the beach in the morning. It’s possible to walk your dogs on the beach in the winter and also kitesurf, which is not aloud throughout the busy summer months.

My favourite beach is Bogatell in winter and further up towards Marbella Beach - always quieter than Barceloneta for example. A great walk is to walk along the beach in the morning and enjoy the peace and quiet, very rare throughout the year in Barcelona.

A favourite mountain to hike near Barcelona is Montserrat, where it’s possible to take the train from Placa Espanya, which takes around 50min. Although sometimes a bit colder in the morning, to sometimes 2-5 degrees, it always warms up in the afternoon. If you’re up for a challenge it’s possible to hike from the base to the top and back down, which takes around 5-6 hours for people with good fitness. If you’re keen for something more gentle, it’s also possible to drive or take the funicular to the Monastery and either walk to the top Sant Jeroni at 1236m elevation or just have a gentle walk around the Monastery. Something more gentle would be to walk to the Cross of Sant Miguel, which has great views of the valley and Monastery below.

Christmas in Barcelona is very different for me personally coming from Scotland and although there is some Christmas markets, they don’t compare to markets you’d find in the Uk. Catalans biggest day to celebrate is on the 5th & 6th of January, where the Three Kings (Tres Reis Mags) arrive with presents for the children.


Snow Shoeing in Molina Pyrenees

Snow Shoeing in Molina Pyrenees


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BARCELONA HIKING TOURS

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BARCELONA HIKING TOURS

BARCELONA HIKING TOURS

Hiking Barcelona season is coming , September & October my favourite months in Barcelona to venture into the Catalonian & Pyrenees mountains and also enjoy some pool or beach time. Not too hot, not too cold. Perfect! 😎


If you’re hiking Barcelona or Catalonia, please have a look at my new blog in profile, my Best Hiking Routes Near Barcelona, for some inspiration.

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