Camino Catalán
In short: Camino Catalán: from Montserrat Abbey to Pina de Ebro, with onward routes. Length: around 250 km to Pina de Ebro, duration: about 2 weeks. Best time: Spring and autumn.
Overview
The Camino Catalán is the obvious route for anyone starting in Barcelona. It begins at Montserrat Abbey and leads via Cervera and Lleida through the Los Monegros semi-desert into the Ebro valley.
From there you have several options, towards Logroño or north to the Camino Aragonés. The route shares several sections with the Camino Ignaciano.
The route is lonely and hot in summer. Cross Los Monegros with plenty of water, as there is hardly any shade between the villages.
Planning your stages
How long you need depends on your daily distance. The table works this out for 250 kilometres, with one rest day a week.
| Per day | Walking days | With rest days |
|---|---|---|
| 15 km | 17 | 19 |
| 20 km | 13 | 15 |
| 25 km | 10 | 11 |
Who is this route for?
With some hiking experience this route is very manageable. Expect climbs and keep your days from getting too long.
What does the route cost?
With an albergue or simple guesthouse and one hot meal, 40 to 50 euros a day is usually enough. Over about 15 days that comes to roughly 600 to 750 euros, plus travel and gear. This is a guide figure.
You can find more routes under Pilgrimage routes in Europe, Pilgrimage in Spain, sorted by religion under Christian pilgrimage routes.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Camino Catalán?
around 250 km to Pina de Ebro, about 2 weeks.
When is the best time to walk Camino Catalán?
Spring and autumn.
Is Camino Catalán suitable for beginners?
With some hiking experience this route is very manageable. Expect climbs and keep your days from getting too long.
What does Camino Catalán cost?
Budget about 40 to 50 euros a day, so 600 to 750 euros for about 15 days, without travel and gear.
