FRC hike: Montserrat hike to Sant Jeroni

​Founders Running Club Barcelona presents:

​Montserrat – Sant Jeroni Group Hike

​Dear runners, the time has come for a walk!

​Montserrat is simply spectacular. Unique rock formations, wide open views, and from Sant Jeroni, on a clear day, you can grasp a unique sight of the Pyrenees. If you haven’t been, it’s a must.

​Plan for Sunday, April 19

​📍 Montserrat (starting from the monastery)
🎯 Sant Jeroni (1,236 m)
📏 Elevation gain: ~600 m
⏱️ Total duration: ~5h30–6h (including breaks and picnic)

​Schedule

🕘 Meeting point: 8:45 at Plaça d’Espanya (FGC, R5 platforms)
🚆 Train R5: 9:06 → Monistrol de Montserrat
🚞 Rack railway up to Monestir de Montserrat
⬆️ Direct ascent to Sant Jeroni (~2h30 at group pace)
⬇️ Descent via Sant Joan Funicular
🍴 Picnic at Mirador de Sant Joan
🏛️ Quick visit of the monastery at the end

Difficulty — Moderate

​What to bring

​💧 Water (min. 1.5L)
🌭 Food / picnic
🥾 Shoes with good grip
☀️ Sun protection
😎 Good mood

​Cost

The hike itself is free!

Transport (train + rack railway): ~40€ round trip

• ​Buy an FGC return ticket to Monistrol de Montserrat at the station (ticket machines at Plaça d’Espanya)

• ​Once there, we will buy the rack railway (cremallera) ticket separately

​Note

​The final stretch to the summit includes some exposed sections.

​If you’re uncomfortable with heights, you can stop before the top—no problem.

​Goal

​Enjoy the hike, the views, and the mountain.

​No pressure, but we keep moving :)