Catalonia Discovery Tour - 6 days
Discover the medieval village of Tossa de Mar, ancient monasteries and the incredible beauty of Catalonia´s nature reserves. We stay in a 4star beachside Spa hotel in Santa Susanna, from where we take our transfer to the hikes. Every day we discover different landscapes and cultural landmarks.
For more information and reservations please fill out our contact form
Programme
Day 1: Montserrat monastery and surrounding mountains
Montserrat is undoubtely one of the most iconic sites of Spain. For the catalans it is the symbol of resistance to the Spanish Crown, the landscape inspired Gaudi´s unique style and the monastery could not be located in a more dramatic scenery.
- Length: 12 km (short hike of 7 km available)
- Duration: 6 hours (including 2 hour visit to the monastery)
- Level: moderate (some steep hiking)
- Elevation gain: 460m
- Distance from the hotel: 1 hour transfer
Day 2: Montseny Nature Reserve
The nature reserve of Montseny is unique in its kind and its fauna and flora is protected under the biosphere reserve law. From the dense forests of the valleys to the alpine landscape of the summit, this vast mountain range is of exceptional beauty. We start our hike from Coll Formic at 1100m and climb via some steep trails to the summit of Matagalls at 1700m. The views are spectacular: the Pyrenees, Barcelona and even Mallorca can sometimes be seen on very clear days.
- Length: 15 km
- Duration: 6 hours
- Level: moderate (some steep hiking)
- Elevation gain: 570m
- Distance from the hotel: 1 hour transfer
Day 3: Tossa de Mar and the Costa Brava
The medieval village of Tossa de Mar is the start and end point of an unforgettable day through the Mediterranean forest and along the stunning Costa Brava.
- Length: 8 km
- Duration: 6 hours (including visit to the ancient town and free time)
- Level: moderate (some steep hiking)
- Elevation gain: 240m
- Distance from the hotel: 20 min transfer
Day 4: Day off or alternative hike: Barcelona Coast and Montnegre Nature Reserve
We are going to hike along the beach of Santa Susanna and visit the historic village of Sant Pol de Mar. We follow the beach until we reach Calella, where we turn inland into the hills of the Montnegre nature reserve. We follow the old smugglers route until we reach the village, where we visit the old church and the modernist art. We return by train (10 min train ride)
- Length: 14 km
- Duration: 5 hours (including visit to the village)
- Level: easy
- Elevation gain: 270m
- Distance from the hotel: hike starts at the hotel
Day 5: The monastery and red rocks of Sant Miquel de Fai
Unknown to most, the monastery of Sant Miquel de Fai is unique in the world. Set in the impressive red rock formations of Fai, this site is the highlight of our 6-day tour. Hiking along waterfalls, stunning rock formations, ancient villages and the monastery, you are warped back in time!
- Length: 15 km
- Duration: 6 hours (including visit to the monastery)
- Level: moderate
- Elevation gain: 485m
- Distance from the hotel: 45 min transfer
Day 6: The vineyards of Alella, with visit to an ancient bodega
Hidden in the hill sides of Barcelona lies Alella, a region that has been producing wine since Roman times. A very pleasant hike through the hills and vineyards with brilliant views over the city of Barcelona, we end the day with a visit to an ancient bodega to taste the local wine and cheese
- Length: 10 km
- Duration: 4 hours (including visit to the bodega)
- Level: easy
- Elevation gain: 195m
- Distance from the hotel: 45 min transfer
For more information and reservations please fill out our contact form
Programme
Day 1: Montserrat monastery and surrounding mountains
Montserrat is undoubtely one of the most iconic sites of Spain. For the catalans it is the symbol of resistance to the Spanish Crown, the landscape inspired Gaudi´s unique style and the monastery could not be located in a more dramatic scenery.
- Length: 12 km (short hike of 7 km available)
- Duration: 6 hours (including 2 hour visit to the monastery)
- Level: moderate (some steep hiking)
- Elevation gain: 460m
- Distance from the hotel: 1 hour transfer
Day 2: Montseny Nature Reserve
The nature reserve of Montseny is unique in its kind and its fauna and flora is protected under the biosphere reserve law. From the dense forests of the valleys to the alpine landscape of the summit, this vast mountain range is of exceptional beauty. We start our hike from Coll Formic at 1100m and climb via some steep trails to the summit of Matagalls at 1700m. The views are spectacular: the Pyrenees, Barcelona and even Mallorca can sometimes be seen on very clear days.
- Length: 15 km
- Duration: 6 hours
- Level: moderate (some steep hiking)
- Elevation gain: 570m
- Distance from the hotel: 1 hour transfer
Day 3: Tossa de Mar and the Costa Brava
The medieval village of Tossa de Mar is the start and end point of an unforgettable day through the Mediterranean forest and along the stunning Costa Brava.
- Length: 8 km
- Duration: 6 hours (including visit to the ancient town and free time)
- Level: moderate (some steep hiking)
- Elevation gain: 240m
- Distance from the hotel: 20 min transfer
Day 4: Day off or alternative hike: Barcelona Coast and Montnegre Nature Reserve
We are going to hike along the beach of Santa Susanna and visit the historic village of Sant Pol de Mar. We follow the beach until we reach Calella, where we turn inland into the hills of the Montnegre nature reserve. We follow the old smugglers route until we reach the village, where we visit the old church and the modernist art. We return by train (10 min train ride)
- Length: 14 km
- Duration: 5 hours (including visit to the village)
- Level: easy
- Elevation gain: 270m
- Distance from the hotel: hike starts at the hotel
Day 5: The monastery and red rocks of Sant Miquel de Fai
Unknown to most, the monastery of Sant Miquel de Fai is unique in the world. Set in the impressive red rock formations of Fai, this site is the highlight of our 6-day tour. Hiking along waterfalls, stunning rock formations, ancient villages and the monastery, you are warped back in time!
- Length: 15 km
- Duration: 6 hours (including visit to the monastery)
- Level: moderate
- Elevation gain: 485m
- Distance from the hotel: 45 min transfer
Day 6: The vineyards of Alella, with visit to an ancient bodega
Hidden in the hill sides of Barcelona lies Alella, a region that has been producing wine since Roman times. A very pleasant hike through the hills and vineyards with brilliant views over the city of Barcelona, we end the day with a visit to an ancient bodega to taste the local wine and cheese
- Length: 10 km
- Duration: 4 hours (including visit to the bodega)
- Level: easy
- Elevation gain: 195m
- Distance from the hotel: 45 min transfer