The "Camí dels Degotalls" from the Monastery of Montserrat
A route in which we will follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims on the Way of St. James, starting from the monastery of Montserrat. In a shady environment dominated by the holm oak forest, we will walk along the "camí dels Degotalls". In Catalan, "degotalls" refers to the dripping or seepage of water through the rock, which abound along the path. We will enjoy the views until we get to the "bauma dels Degotalls"from where we will return.
Summary
A short, flat round trip that allows us to contemplate artistic monuments with Marian dedications, ornamental trees, forest fauna... All in a shady environment with interesting views.
Technical specifications
Distance: 1.3 km (one way).
Cumulative difference in altitude: inappreciable.
Water: Enclosure of the monastery.
Duration: 20 to 35 minutes (one way).
Difficulty: None.
Suggestions: You can combine the tour with a visit to the monastery of Montserrat or with this proposal: The "Creu de Sant Miquel" from the monastery of Montserrat.
Recommended equipment for the summer: Comfortable clothes, water and some food, sun protection and a walking stick.
How to get there?
The starting point of this tour is the Montserrat Monasterywhich can be accessed in different ways:
– By car by road from Monistrol (9 kms) or from El Bruc (14kms). In total, 60 kms from Barcelona. The parkingThe campsite, which runs parallel to the BP - 1121 access road to the monastery, fills up very easily on public holidays. Price: 6,50€/day.
– In the "aeri"This "aeri" is an aerial cabin or basket that takes five minutes and costs €8.6 one way and €13 return (adult). There are two ways to get there, by car or by FGC, and get off at the "Aeri de Montserrat" stop.
– In the Zip: This train takes 15 minutes. Price: €8.1 one way and €13.50 return (adult). The rack railway stop can be reached by the FGC, at the stop at Monistrol de Montserrat or by car, leaving it at the parking free of charge.
Itinerary
(0h00min; 0,0 km) Montserra Monasteryt (724 m). It starts at the so-called curve of the Apostles. It runs parallel to the road, but higher than it. During the whole route we will walk through a shady environment surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. The holm oak grove with viburnum, boxwood or durillo will accompany us on our walk. We will also find cypress and yew trees with fountains and benches.
At the beginning of the itinerary there is a bronze statue and a plaque commemorating the Virolai. The Virolai is a poetic composition that is more than a century old and is sung by the children of the Escolania de Montserrat choir at the monastery.
The first section of the route is known as the "artists" section. It recognises poets such as Jacint Verdaguer and Joan Maragall, musical performers such as Emili Vendrell, Pep Ventura, the father of the modern sardana, and Pompeu Fabra, the Catalan philologist.
Next we find the "camí del Magnificat" where we find religious acknowledgements mainly to the different Catalan virgins.
(0h35min; 1.3 km) "Roca dels Degotalls (711 m).
The end of our route is on an esplanade where there is a "rocky bauma" through which the water "drips".
During the whole route (if it has rained) we can see water emanations in the rock, which in winter can freeze.
We returned the same way.
