Montserrat on foot: the basilica, the Via Crucis, and the viewpoints
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Montserrat

Montserrat on foot: the basilica, the Via Crucis, and the viewpoints

56 min2.4 km13 stops€1.99
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A 56-minute walk through Montserrat: it starts on the rack-railway esplanade, passes the plaça de la Creu and the Museu, crosses the plaça de Santa Maria to the basilica and the Moreneta, continues through the plaça de l'Abat Oliba, climbs the Via Crucis to the Soledat chapel, descends to the monument to Jacint Verdaguer and the Miradors dels Apòstols, looks over the Escala de l'Enteniment and ends at the start of the path to the Santa Cova.

Narrated in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean

The route

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Starts a 2-minute walk from Estació Montserrat (cremallera FGC)

How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How long is “Montserrat on foot: the basilica, the Via Crucis, and the viewpoints”?

About 56 minutes on foot: 2.4 km with 13 stops.

How much does it cost?

€1.99, a one-time purchase in the app. If you change phones, you get it back with “Restore purchases”.

Where does it start and how do I get there?

Starts a 2-minute walk from Estació Montserrat (cremallera FGC). The starting point is marked on the map on this page.

What languages is it narrated in?

In Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. You choose the language in the app, and it changes both the text and the narration voice.

Do I need an internet connection?

Download the tour before you set off, ideally on Wi-Fi. Location works by GPS, without mobile data.

How does it work?

Install Citourfy, find “Montserrat on foot: the basilica, the Via Crucis, and the viewpoints” in Montserrat and buy it for €1.99. Then go to the starting point and walk: the narration starts on its own by GPS as you reach each point.

Don't have the app?

  1. Install Citourfy from the App Store.
  2. Open Citourfy on your iPhone.
  3. Search for "Montserrat on foot: the basilica, the Via Crucis, and the viewpoints" in Montserrat and buy it for €1.99.

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