Places & activities
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Places & activities
RiverWild swimming
Hidden gem. Access is tricky which means few people reach it - you’re likely to be alone. This is a the third and last wild swimming spot along the road from the parking. Majority of people stop at Gorg del Salt which is the biggest pool and accessible by asphalt road. Next one is toll del Blavet which already requires a bit of hiking. Funny story: first time we went, we weren’t sure how to reach the place so we asked a couple we met on the trail. They told us there’s nothing here and that what we’re looking for is Gorg del Salt. When we asked where they’re going, they said they’re just hiking. Still, we knew the place was a thing and we persevered. Eventually we found a path and came across another couple who were also heading there. Guess who was already swimming when we arrived: the first couple! They lied to us straight faced just so they can have the place to themselves.
A couple of hoursYesBest in spring and summer
by macnwen
Campsite
Plenty of grass, few trees. Not a problem as it probably never gets too hot in here. No predefined pitches, you just set up wherever you want. Clean toilets, showers with warm(ish) water. Plenty of taps with drinking water. Tent friendly, van friendly, you could even bring an RV though access road is quite steep.
Best in summer
by macnwen
Other
Many people may know it for the monastery and its striking “skyline”. We recommend exploring the unique conglomerate rock up close. There’s endless supply of sport climbing, easy free soloing, hiking and a number of canyons and via ferratas (those have been disappearing though).
Best in spring, autumn and winter
by macnwen
Car park
Huge parking next to a popular restaurant. Importantly, this parking is not exclusively for restaurant patrons. There’s a separate parking belonging to the restaurant.
by macnwen
Via ferrata
Unusual ferrata in that it follows a dried up canal/riverbed and so it’s largely nonvertical and has plenty of unequipped, scrambly stretches. So it’s basically: short stretch of ferrata -> longer stretch of walking -> repeat. The most tricky bit is right at the end, an 8m under equipped corner that’s difficult to do without grabbing the wire (I did not manage, climbing shoes would be helpful) and requires some strength. Other than that, the ferrata is not overly demanding but it helps to have some climbing experience and be comfortable on rock. **Permit** in theory this ferrata requires a permit, which you must request online, a week in advance and there is limited number of daily permits. I went without permit and it was fine. Realistically, it’s not clear to me who would be enforcing those permits and how. This is one of few remaining via ferratas in Montserrat and so it’s quite popular. The park has a policy of discontinuing via ferratas as they have generated many accidents over the years. I went on a Saturday in February 2026, arriving at the parking at 9:20. Approach took 15-20 mins and I passed a few groups (10+ people) on the way. There were two more groups getting ready when I reached the start of climbing. But I managed to set off before them and met no one on the way. By 10:30 I was finished. It’s a pretty short ferrata.
ModerateA couple of hoursNo
by macnwen