- 1 h 30 min
- 7 km
- Low
As you head out of the square of the town council, “Plaça de l’Ajuntament”, on an uphill grade, you will turn right on the second street, just in front of the school. This street leads to Can Salses, as indicated by the local street sign.
Go down the hill and then follow the paved street as it begins to climb.
Turn to the left on a very sharp, 180º curve, and then, in keeping with the directions of the Park sign, continue straight along the paved path, which later becomes a dirt trail. Be sure to follow the signs towards Collbató at all times.
You will leave the Mas Grau development behind you on the right, and a bit further down the road, you will pass the Mas Can Rovira estate, which will be on your left, as you enter the forest trail. Just 20 metres ahead, you will come to a crossroads with a turning on the right that leads to Can Salses. Take this path.
After a number of curves, you will reach Can Salses. From here, you will see the estate’s refurbished house and the fortress, or “Castell”. This spot also affords nice, open views of the south face of the rocky formations known as Frares Encantats.
From here, head downhill towards the Torrent de les Comes streambed, where you will see the old ice house, Pou de Glaç del Castell.
Walk along the stream for several metres until you come to an uphill path on the left. Take that path, and at the end you will find an immense grove of Vera and Palomar olive trees. At the end of these fields, you will come to a signposted crossing. Turn 90º to the left and go straight along that path, from which you will enjoy a nice view of the Faraó area.
You will come to the rocks of the massif, leaving the olive trees behind you, and take the path to the right, which will take you on a short yet steep uphill climb.
Continue along the wide, flat trail, until you get to a hermitage in ruins known as Mare de Déu de la Font, which belongs to the Can Jorba property.
Just there, you have the Mas de Can Jorba farming estate, with a large clearing in the lower flat area of the property. On one end, you will see an olive oil storage tank that was excavated out of the stone, with an iron door.
Next, you will leave Can Jorba, taking the trail nearest the mountain towards the town of Collbató.
The trail is now wide and peaceful, as it sprawls amid white pines and holm oaks. Very soon on the left, you will see the starting point of the popular and widely-frequented trail, Camí dels Francesos.
The trail will lead you to the well-known restaurant, Vinya Nova.
As you leave this farming estate behind you on the left, walk straight ahead, parallel to the massif until you come to the last car park of the restaurant, where you will soon see another Park sign.
At this point, you will leave the Vinya Nova Restaurant behind, remaining on the path that runs along the foot of the mountain. You are now headed towards Pla de la Mònica, which you will reach in approximately 15 minutes, after crossing the stream, Torrent del Pont, which flows down from the Les Artigues area.
Between the Torrent del Pont stream and the path Camí de l’Artiga Baixa, which climbs just up to the Pla de la Mònica, you will see Els Pollegons, a striking rock formation that gives this side of Montserrat its characteristic shape. As you continue along the trail, you will gradually leave different trails behind on the right, which lead to the El Bruc Residencial (residential area in Bruc’s village).
Keep to this trail until you come to a signposted crossing of four paths. On the left, you have the Camí de les Bateries; and on the right, the Camí de l’Oli. Here, you will remain on the same path until you see the first buildings of the town of Collbató, which are located on the street Carrer Pau Bertran. Take this street downhill, into the centre of the town, where you will reach the end of your route.
Route Map
Map of services on Montserrat
Park Rules and Regulations
- Respect private property. Do not walk across cultivated meadows or crop fields.
- Respect cultural and historical heritage. It must be preserved for future generations.
- The capture and/or collection of animals, rocks, minerals or plants is forbidden throughout the Nature Park.
- It is forbidden to discard any kind of rubbish throughout the Nature Park. Always use the bins or take away any rubbish you may have.
No fires must be lit anywhere in the Nature Park.- Free camping is forbidden throughout the Nature Park. For more information on where you can stay, contact the Nature Park's Tourist Information Office.
- Do not make any unnecessary noise. Respect the quiet, especially where birds are nesting.
- All wheeled vehicles are forbidden throughout the Nature Park except on paths and routes open to the public.
- Dogs must be on a lead to ensure they can't disturb any wildlife.
- Walking is the best way to get to know the heritage of our natural places. Follow the signposted routes and paths as it's easy to get lost among the irregular terrain.
Warning! Risk of rock falls.
Basic Tips When on the Trail
- » Before leaving, check the weather conditions and how these might change. Do not undertake the walk if the forecast is not good.
- » Particular care must be taken on cold winter days, in the rain or mist and on hot summer days.
- » Plan your walk and its duration, consulting the guides and the map of the route.
- » Equip yourself adequately for the walk as the weather can change very quickly.
- » Never go alone or at least inform someone of your intended walk. When in a group, always remain in contact with the rest of the party.
- » Keep within your possibilities and remember you have to make the return journey. Carry water in your backpack, drink frequently and eat energy-giving foods.
- » Do not leave the signposted routes or take any shortcut as this results in land erosion.
- » Don't leave any rubbish in the park. Take it with you and place it in the containers or bins provided for the purpose.
- » Hunting is controlled on the mountain in order to maintain a balanced population of game. When planning your walk, consult the dates planned for boar hunts each season.
- » Should an accident occur, call the emergency services on 112. Keep calm and provide the following information:
- →Number of people involved and their age
- →Location of the accident
- →Status of the people involved: Are they injured? Conscious? Bleeding? Breathing?
- →Weather conditions at the location of the accident
Further information
Contact the office of the Montserrat Mountain Nature Park:
Plaça Abat Oliba, s/n, Tel. 938350644Visit our website:
