Some images remain etched in our memory forever. The mountain of Montserrat from a bird's eye view is one of them. A postcard of nature, history, values, and legends, experienced only from the yellow cabins of its iconic cable car.

A ticket with added value

Since opening in 1930, the Aeri de Montserrat has preserved much of its original machinery while continually introducing technical improvements. Today, it is a benchmark for responsible mobility in Catalonia and the preferred mode of transport for millions of visitors from around the world.

Committed to the environment, it runs entirely on green energy and generates almost no noise pollution. It is equally committed to society, allocating a third of its profits to social projects in collaboration with organisations such as Càritas, the Red Cross, and the Abadia de Montserrat Foundation 2025, while actively promoting inclusive mobility and supporting the local economy.

This commitment has earned it the Destination Barcelona Commitment to Sustainable Tourism certificate and international recognition as a model of responsible tourism. More than 19 million people have already stepped into its cabins and, contributing with every ticket purchased to the preservation of these values.

A privileged view that invites us to become part of the mountain

The Aeri is not just a means of transport, it is a window onto one of the most spectacular landscapes in Catalonia. Departing from the lower station —located on the road from Abrera to Manresa, within the municipality of Monistrol de Montserrat, in the county of Bages—, we cross the Llobregat River and begin the ascent among the spires and monoliths that wind and rain have sculpted over millions of years. Below, the intense green of the Mediterranean vegetation; above, the vast blue of the sky; and in the distance, like a mirage, the monastery: a thousand years of history, spirituality and culture that continue to attract pilgrims and travellers from all over the world.

Tradition, modernity and landscape

Montserrat offers as many experiences as there are faces on its massif.

At the Montserrat Museum, declared a Museum of National Interest in 2006, visitors can admire over 1,300 works from its collections of ancient and modern painting, archaeology, Byzantine icons, and iconography of the Virgin of Montserrat, featuring artists such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró.

Adjacent to the museum, beneath Santa Maria Square, the Sala dels Murs hall offers a unique immersive experience with projections on 14th-century medieval walls.

Outside, the mountain itself becomes an open-air museum, offering trails for all tastes and skill levels. These include the Via Crucis – Sant Miquel – Fra Garí route, ideal for a gentle introduction to the mountain, and the Santa Cova route, which winds past spectacular viewpoints and modernist sculptures symbolising the mysteries of the Rosary, reaching the site where, according to legend, the image of the Virgin was discovered.

But no matter how much there is to explore, eventually the time comes to descend. On the way down, the Aeri de Montserrat offers one last glimpse of this natural and spiritual treasure that has welcomed us so well, leaving us with the promise to return soon.

See more information at aeridemontserrat.com