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Montsant walking trip
- Friendly villages situated in impressive natural settings
- The Cistercian Monastery of Poblet, an architectural jewel
- Vineyards of renowned wine- and cava-making regions, such as the Conca de Barbera
From: 475 €
Tripcode: ESSW080
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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4 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Walking the Monsant in Catalonia
Montsant, the Sacred Mountain, part of a beautiful limestone massif in southern Catalunya. A lovely area of quiet villages bordered by vineyards of well-known wine-producing regions. Travel on foot to fascinating historical sites, such as the Monastery at Poblet, walking through tranquil woods with an amazing diversity of Mediterranean vegetation. the delicious catalonian cuisine and fine wines will also make this trip a great gastronomy experience, relaxing in beautiful rural and natural settings.
Wine & Walking: This destination is also available as a 4-DAY GETAWAY
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in La Morena
Arrival at your friendly accommodation in La Morera de Montsant.
Challenge: Travel to Montsant
Villages along the way: La Morera de Montsant
Day 2: Circular walk from La Morera
Walk via the hamlet of Poboleda, among the vineyards which surround these wine-producing villages, to visit the centuries-old remains of Cartoixa d'Escaladei Monastery.
Challenge: 5 hours, ascent/descent 490m.
Villages along the way: La Morera, ruins of Escaldei Monastery
Day 3: From La Morera To Ulldemolins
A steep ascent to the top of the Serra Major range, along cliffs with marvellous views. Descent on the far side of the massif, through Pi de la Carabasseta and then on to Ulldemolins.
Challenge: 6,5 hours, ascent 680m, descent 790m.
Villages along the way: La Morera, Ulldemolins
Day 4: From Ulldemolins to Prades
One of the most beautiful walks in Mediterranean Europe following an impressive gorge, with the descent down into a side ravine. On the way to Prades, you pass a small church and monastery and then reach this lively historical town of red stone monuments.
Challenge: 5 hours, ascent/descent 430m.
Villages along the way: Ulldemolins, Prades
Day 5: Circular walk from Prades
Walk toward Capafonts on a steep ascent to lovely l'Abellera monastery chapel, perched high up on a cliff. Time on your return to explore the village of Prades.
Challenge: 3,5 hours. ascent/descent 450m.
Villages along the way: Prades
Day 6: From Prades to Montblanc
An outstanding nature walk through the Montes de Prades, with incredibly diverse vegetation, to the picturesque medieval town of Montblanc.
Challenge: 7,5 hrs, ascent 460m, descent 970m.
Villages along the way: Prades, Montblanc
Day 7: To the Poblet Monastery
A lovely day-walk through the Conca de Barberà wine region to reach the awe-inspiring Cistercian Monastery of Poblet. Vineyards, olive trees and almond orchards compliment this feast for the eyes.
Challenge: 5 hours, ascent/descent 200m.
Villages along the way: Poblet, Montblanc
Day 8: En of arrangement
Your arrangement ends today after breakfast.
Challenge: Travel from Montsant.
Practical info
Included:
- Accommodation on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner included)
- Luggage transport on days 3, 4 and 6
- Transfer on day 4
- Trip notes with detailed route descriptions and maps
- 24 hours telephone assistance
Not Included:
- Lunches
- Transport to first and from last accommodation
- Extra transfers
Extra Overnight:
Extra nights can be booked at any of the standard accommodations or at a city hotel in Barcelona.
Getting there and back:
The nearest airports to the Sierra de Montsant are Reus airport and Barcelona.
From the Reus airport there is a good bus connection to the town centre bus station, where you can continue your trip by taxi.
From Barcelona airport you should first go by train to Barcelona Sants Central Station, and from there take a train to Reus (see www.renfe.es). Once in Reus, you should take a taxi to La Morera de Montsant.
At the end of your trip, you take a train from Girona to Barcelona (www.renfe.es).
Reviews
Start: La Morera
Finish: Montblanc
Dates & prices
Trip availability: 01 April to 15 November 2013
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 475 €/person |
| in double room: | 530 €/person |
| in single room: | 590 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 690 €/person |