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Horseback riding in Montserrat Natural Park

Riding excursions in a picturesque setting for beginners and advanced riders


Horseback  riding is a very nature-oriented sport and a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Montserrat Natural Park with views of the mountain range of the same name.

Here we have three horseback riding excursions that we'd like to recommend: on the half-day trip, you'll visit the monastery, which is built into an incredibly impressive rock landscape. Afterwards, you'll meet the horses and ride with them through the national park.

On the riding and hiking excursion (6.5 hours), you'll ride in the national park and hike on the mountain range. During the horseback riding tour in Montserrat Natural Park, you'll have a beautiful view of the mountain range.

The horseback riding excursions from Barcelona

Half-Day Montserrat & Horse Riding Tour

Half-Day Montserrat & Horse Riding Tour

  • Guided horseback riding with an experienced guide and visit to the Montserrat Monastery
  • Enjoy a memorable day out in Montserrat on this horse riding experience in the national park, after visiting the Monastery on the mountain just a few minutes away from Barcelona. A unique experience you won't want to miss.
  • Relax during the journey from/to Barcelona in luxury minibus (departure from Passeig de Gràcia)
  • Visit to the monastery of Montserrat
  • Enjoy an unforgettable tour with a knowledgeable guide and learn more about the region and the sights
  • Bilingual guide
  • Enjoy the beautiful nature and marvel at the impressive landscape
  • Start time at 08:30 or 15:00, duration approx. 5.5 hours

Info & booking

Hiking and Horse Riding Day-Trip in Montserrat

Hiking and Horse Riding Day-Trip in Montserrat

  • Feel the wind in your hair as you ride your horse through stunning Montserrat
  • Take a small group day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat. Hike with a guide through the national park, admire plants and wildlife, before visiting a local ranch to ride in the mountains.
  • Experience picturesque views of the Mediterranean Sea and the distant Pyrenees
  • Hike through Montserrat National Park and look out for plants and wildlife
  • Stop at a local ranch and admire the horses against a stunning mountain backdrop
  • Start time 09:30, duration approx. 7 hours

Info & booking

Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

  • Small group with a maximum of 8 people
  • Experience the beauty of Montserrat Natural Park on a horseback ride and visit the 11th-century Montserrat Monastery.
  • Maximum 8 people
  • Pickup and transfer from/to Barcelona from Passeig de Gràcia, 29
  • Experience picturesque views of the Mediterranean Sea and the distant Pyrenees
  • Hike through Montserrat Natural Park and look out for plants and wildlife
  • Tickets for monastery entrance
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish, Catalan, Basque
  • Start time 08:00, duration approximately 6.5 hours

Info & booking


The excursions start from Barcelona and you will also be brought back.

Experienced and inexperienced riders can participate in the excursion. You will receive instruction and practice the essential commands before riding with the others.

You will definitely experience an unforgettable trip in a natural landscape.

Information about the horseback riding excursions:

  • Please wear comfortable, long pants, leggings, and closed-toe shoes, and remember sun and rain protection
  • Riding helmet is included
  • The maximum weight including clothing for the rider is 91 kg
  • You do not need riding experience and will receive sufficient instruction on-site
  • Minimum age 12 years

Why take a horseback riding excursion

The flora and fauna in Catalonia are absolutely worth seeing. There is much to discover: views of the sea, the Montserrat massif, and the Pyrenees. You will experience all of this on the back of a horse. Hiking in Montserrat is also an absolute highlight for those who love movement and beautiful views.
What could be nicer than complementing the city trip in this way?