The FEEC. 103 years of celebrating the mountains

In Catalonia, the excursionist movement was born with the Catalan associationism of the end of the 19th century, a trend that accommodated the different cultural, nationalist and sporting trends of the time. Years after the creation of the first hiking societies, in January 1920 the commission was created that would draw up the bases of the then-named League of Excursionist Societies of Catalonia, chaired by Cèsar August Torras. The League was the organization that we can consider the genesis of what would later become the Federation of Excursionist Organizations of Catalonia (FEEC). The FEEC currently has the competences for all activities and mountain sports in Catalonia, whether competitive or not, it has almost 45,000 federated members and 81,000 members of the 428 hiking organizations and clubs that are spread throughout Catalonia.

From the FEEC we work on training. We promote competition and high-level sport through the technical centers, the sports teams and the regulation of competitions. We promote mountain culture. We manage 20 mountain refuges spread throughout the country. But above all we work to promote hiking in all its aspects. With regard to hiking, through the 106 entities and the more than 300 caretakers who mark and maintain with paint much of the more than 12,000 kilometers of approved trails (GR®, PR®-C and SL®-C) that they tour Catalonia. Some of which coincide with 3 E-pats that cross the entire European continent: the E-4, the E-7 and the E-12. We will organize for the third time the annual congress of the European Federation in Catalonia. Montserrat (1991), the Val d’Aran (2002) and again in Montserrat (from 3 to 6 October 2024).

See you in Montserrat. Welcome to Catalonia!

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The hotel

Since its construction in 1563, the building of the current Hotel Abat Cisneros has been intended for the accommodation of pilgrims. The transformation of these old outbuildings into a hostel at the end of the 1950s turned it into an emblematic establishment. Recent renovations modernized the facilities, and visitors are currently offered spaces of excellent quality and comfort. Its location in the heart of the sanctuary, very close to the basilica, allows you to enjoy an incomparable stay, in a pleasant and quiet atmosphere, and with magnificent views of the mountain and the Llobregat valley.

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Located just 50 kilometers from Barcelona, the mountain and the Sanctuary of Montserrat are full of history, legend and millennial culture. The Montserrat Monastery is located in an incomparable natural environment that turns the mountain into a small paradise, ideal for enjoying nature and its surroundings, delving into its corners and its peculiar places. We invite you to discover a singular and incomparable place. Much more than a mountain. Its characteristics have made it one of the most emblematic places in Catalonia. In Montserrat you can breathe the spirituality of the Sanctuary and the art offered by the Museum. In addition, among the different activities that can be carried out, the routes and itineraries for hiking, places that show the wealth of the hermitic heritage of the mountain, are particularly noteworthy. You can also practice climbing there and enjoy the extraordinary views offered by the magical mountain of Catalonia. During your stay at the Congress, we suggest you discover some of the most spectacular walking routes of the massif. On the one hand, we suggest you visit the most emblematic places on the mountain near the monastery through a walk of 5.3 kilometers and 320 meters of positive gradient. The bravest will have the possibility of reaching the top of Sant Jeroni, the highest point of the mountain, with spectacular 360º views. In this case it will be 10 kilometers and 690 meters of positive difference. Both proposals cover a small part of the European E-4 trail.

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Sant Miquel viewpoint (option 1)

Distance: 5.3 km
Positive difference in level: +320 m
Difficulty: low-medium
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Fantastic circular walk that runs through some of the most emblematic places on the mountain of Montserrat. Leaving the monastery we will follow part of the GR® 5 to the Creu de Sant Miquel, one of the best viewpoints in Montserrat. We will continue the march towards Pla de les Taràntuless, the hermitage of Santa Anna, and return to the monastery via Pas dels Francesos, one of the most emblematic paths on the mountain.
*It’s essential to wear suitable mountain shoes for the excursion. Provide some clothing and water.

Sant Jeroni summit (option 2)

Distance: 11 km
Positive difference in level: +575 m
Difficulty: medium-high
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Sant Jeroni (1237 m) is the highest point of the Montserrat mountain. The suggested route leaves the monastery and goes up the Camí Vell through Pas dels Francesos. The descent will take place along the Camí Nou, the Camí de les Ermites and the viewpoint of Sant Miquel. It is a proposal of extraordinary interest, with spectacular panoramic views of both the mountain and a large part of Catalonia and the Pyrenees from the summit.
*It is essential to wear suitable mountain shoes for the excursion. Provide some clothing and water.

Gala dinner

The modernist architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch was in charge of building the Codorniu winery, the most emblematic in Catalonia. The so-called Cava Cathedral was classified as a monument of national historical and artistic interest in 1976 and constitutes one of the most impressive examples of architecture at the service of the production and storage of cava.

Through a guided tour you can embark on an immersive journey through the oldest winery in Spain while traveling through its extensive 30-kilometer underground galleries on an electric train. Discover the secrets of the cava creator and unravel the rich history of this prestigious company. The experience includes:

* A warm welcome in the Sala Puig, also known as 'the Cava Cathedral.
* An overview of the company's rich history dating back to 1551.
* Detailed explanations about the cava production process.
* A descent into the historic underground caves, which date back to the end of the 19th century, and a guided train tour through the extensive cellars.
* Tasting of a premium cava.

Afterwards, you will have dinner at the exclusive Torre de Codorniu: a pleasant space located in the front garden of the Tower, the former modernist residence designed by the famous architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. In the spectacular interior room of the Tower you can enjoy a gastronomic experience with native and seasonal products from Penedès, in a century-old modernist house, located in the heart of wine-growing nature, at the foot of the winery.

L'architecte moderniste Josep Puig i Cadafalch fut chargé de construire la cave Codorniu, la plus emblématique de Catalogne. La Cathédrale dite du Cava a été classée monument d'intérêt historique et artistique national en 1976 et constitue l'un des exemples les plus impressionnants d'architecture au service de la production et du stockage du cava. More information

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