The Sant Joan Funicular is a funicular railway at Montserrat, near Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. The line connects the monastery, and the upper …
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May 1, 2025
This is the furnicular that brings you from the Montserrat cathedral to the highest point of Monserrat mountains. Quite a sight due to the angleFull review by bcheong
Mar 10, 2025
€17 for adults (both ways) is quite much but as an alternative you can walk around easy but quite steep path around the mountain.Full review by Adrian R
Feb 9, 2025
By train from Barcelona. Very last part, then told that the funicular to the top was not working! So disappointed. Surrounding buildings, grounds and markets were fun and interesting. Tour of church…Full review by Teresa C
Our ship offers an excursion up the Sant Joan funicular and then trekking back down to the monastery. We're wondering how steep the trail is back down, how long does it take?
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The trip up is 10 minutes via train. The walk down they said 45 minutes. Looked way to steep for me so I got the train back. Once you arrive there are more trails so make sure you …
The trip up is 10 minutes via train. The walk down they said 45 minutes. Looked way to steep for me so I got the train back. Once you arrive there are more trails so make sure you give yourself enough time by checking the train schedule. It stops earlier than one would think. It's worth it though. Beautiful views.
Is there parking area and how much is a return ticket and plse can we buy tickets from there before going up?
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Parking is extremely limited. If you are driving your own car there, you should plan to arrive by 9:00am. There was no line for purchasing a ticket for the funicular, but there was a …
Parking is extremely limited. If you are driving your own car there, you should plan to arrive by 9:00am. There was no line for purchasing a ticket for the funicular, but there was a line to get into the parking area (fee required for parking).
Hi. I just got notice that Sant Joan Funicular will be out of service starting with 02 November. Does anybody know is there the possibility to go on foot up to the top attractions? How long this will take and how difficult it is? Thanks
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There is a stairway alongside the funicular, BUT it is one hell of a climb. I don't know how fit You are but believe me, it's no easy climb. Also, bear in mind how long Your tour permits You …
There is a stairway alongside the funicular, BUT it is one hell of a climb. I don't know how fit You are but believe me, it's no easy climb. Also, bear in mind how long Your tour permits You Your own personal time - may not be enough to climb and descend the mountain.
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