Montserrat (Catalan pronunciation: [munsəˈrat]) is a multi-peaked mountain range near Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range. The main peaks are Sant Jeroni (1,236 m), Montgrós (1,120 m) and Les Agulles (903 m). [1]

There is information on the mountain's features, the geology of the mountain, the climate on the mountain, how the mountain has been tackled by man throughout history and specific details on the mountain's tallest peak - St. Jerome.

Located high on the Montserrat Mountain in Catalonia, Spain, Santa Maria de Montserrat, as it is officially called, is a renowned Benedictine abbey. Montserrat literally means “serrated mountain” in Catalan, and the jagged peaks make for a dramatic backdrop to the monastery.

Montserrat's highest peak is called St. Jerome and it sits 1236 metres above sea level. For more details on St. Jerome, including significant rocks, hermitages on St Jerome, views from St Jerome and vegetation, see our Guide to Montserrat Mountain.

Located 60 kilometres outside Barcelona, the peculiar shape of massif has earned it the name Montserrat, or “sawtooth mountain”. Its unusual, semi-rounded rock formations, resembling sandcastles, have fired the imaginations of visitors for millennia.

Sep 12, 2024 · Montserrat is a mountain range made up of a number of peaks, the highest of which (Saint Jerome) is 1,236 metres above sea level. The range rises strikingly from the surrounding landscape and is visually interesting for two reasons – the landscape around it is comparatively low lying and the mountains themselves are very jagged.

Aug 18, 2024 · Montserrat's unique landscape offers numerous hiking trails and outdoor activities, catering to a wide range of skill levels and interests. Popular trails include: Sant Jeroni: The highest peak in Montserrat, Sant Jeroni, stands at 4,055 feet and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Walking its innumerable trails, streams and forests, climbing its peaks called “Agulles” (needles), even the most skeptical visitors can feel a special energy and sensitivity.

There is information on the characteristics of the mountain, the geology of the mountain, the climate on the mountain, how the mountain has been approached by man throughout history, and specific details on the highest peak of the mountain, San Jerónimo.

There are links to detailed pages on Montserrat Monastery and its different attractions, Montserrat Mountain and Montserrat natural park. On these pages you will find information on the history, features and what to expect at Montserrat, plus practical advice on how to …