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Montserrat from Barcelona by train + Aeri yellow cable car

Inaugurated in 1930, It is a short 6 minute scenic cable car ride from the FGC aeri de Montserrat train station to Monserrat Monastery

Updated: Dec 3, 2024 by: Barcelona Travel Hacks Views: 5.4k

About Montserrat Aeri Cable Car Ride

There are two ways to get to Montserrat Monastery complex via public transport: FGC Cremallera or Aire Cable car.

This page is specifically about the Aire de Montserrat cable car, Which is a separate transport entity from the FGC network.

The Aeri Cable car runs from FGC Aeri de Montserrat train station to The Montserrat Monastery and offers spectacular scenic views of the mountain.

The Aeri cable car covers a distance of 1.3Km with an altitude gain of 544m with a cabin capacity of up to 35 people standing for a 6 minute journey time.

History of the Aeri Cable Car

The Montserrat aerial cable car (Aire de Montserrat) was opened in 1930 and connected the Montserrat Aerial station on the Barcelona-Manresa train line (FGC) and the Llobregat highway to the Monastery. As a result of damage sustained during the Spanish Civil War the cable car was out of use for a time, however, it still runs today using all the original mechanisms and structures.

The Bleichart company, whose headquarters are in Leipzig, designed and made the facility using German technology.

The running cable is 75mm in diameter whilst the pulling cables are 27mm in diameter.

Visiting Montserrat Aeri Cable Car Ride

So you have decided that you want to go to Monserrat via the cable car and not the cremallera or you want to mix both transport systems. Lets talk about prices and combined tickets versus individual tickets for each section of the journey.

Tot Montserrat ticket

This is an all in one ticket that includes using the Cremallera rack railway or cable car to go up and return from the Monastery and also ride the two funiculars. This ticket is ideal for someone that wants to spend the day mostly exploring the Monastery basilica and Museum (collection of religious art) with some easy walking in Santa Cova and sant Joan.

Aeri de Montserrat Cable car tickets

Optional tickets that can be bought in Montserrat

Aeri de Montserrat Cable Car with a Dog

Note that there is a gap between the cable car and the boarding platform so if your dog is small it might be wise to carry it. The five minute cable car journey time should be OK for a dog that is impatient to get out and run in the mountains!

What to take with you for What to take with you for Montserrat Aeri Cable Car Ride

The Montserrat Aeri Yellow cable car has narrow doors and would be difficult to board for someone with reduced mobility. At the upper station in Montserrat monastery the only way to get from the station to the monastery is via stairs of about 50 steps.

Tickets for Montserrat Aeri Cable Car Ride

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Getting to Montserrat Aeri Cable Car Ride

Address: C55, Km 15, Monestrol de Montserrat, 08691

The Aeri cable car is the quickest method to get to Montserrat Monastery and my preferred transport.

Take the FGC train From Plaça España to Aeri de Montserrat. Transfer onto the cable car.

The first departure is at 09:15h from Aire de Monistrol going up to Montserrat.

The last departure from Montserrat descending to Monistrol Aeri station is at 18:15h.

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