Montgròs, south face of Montserrat
Montgròs from Can Jorba
Montserrat is a magical mountain: the more you walk it, the more you want to come back. This circular route from Can Jorba explores the south face of the massif — passes, streams and corners most visitors never see.
What makes this route special
- Montgròs, one of the summits with the best views of the whole massif.
- The Ecos area, a spectacular spot considered the heart of Montserrat.
- Pas de la Salamandra, a stretch with character of its own.
- Hidden caves and corners off the usual circuits.
- Flora and fauna: the mountain as a living environment.
- History, geology and legends that explain its magic.
Technical sheet
| Dates | 9 January 2027 (Saturday) |
| Start and finish | Can Jorba car park |
| Distance | 9.2 km |
| Elevation gain | +716 m / −716 m |
| Duration | 6-7 hours |
| Route type | Loop |
| Number of participants | Minimum 6 people, maximum 12 |
| Difficulty | 3/6 · Moderate You’ll need good physical fitness and experience on routes with a distance and elevation gain similar to those on this trek. |
| Meeting point | Can Jorba car park, Montserrat |
The number of participants is adjusted to the difficulty, commitment and safety of this activity, to look after the experience, the pace and the attention given to each person.
Route map
Gear needed
- Mountain footwear with good sole traction
- 20-30L backpack with water (minimum 1.5-2L) and food for the day
- Windbreaker and warm clothing — check the forecast on meteoblue
- Sun protection and a cap
- Phone or camera
Close to the departure date we’ll contact each person directly with a more thorough list, adjusted to the weather forecast at the time.
Price
- Pre-book with no payment (2 minutes)
- We check your level and confirm your place as soon as possible
- You pay for the outing to secure your place
✅ Included
- TD2 qualified mid-mountain guide throughout the activity
- Accident insurance
- Local produce tasting to close the day
- Guided interpretation: history, geology, flora and fauna
❌ Not included
- Transport to the meeting point
- Personal food and drink
📷 Photo gallery
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📝 Pre-book your place (no payment)
So the whole group is comfortable, we check each person’s level before confirming their place. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
If several of you are coming, answer for the least experienced person in the group.