La Foradada (Montserrat)

The hike to get to La Foradada starts at the parking Can Maçana. To find the trailhead, take the track next to the picnic area in the parking. You’ll see a fence with an arrow painted. Cross it, and you’ll be on the right track!

The first part of the hike is a walk suitable for all ages and levels as it’s very plain. Once you find the first intersection, turn left, following the “Refugi Vicenç Barber” signs. After a while, you’ll see the lookout Mirador de Can Maçana. A sign on the lookout highlights all the interesting points you can see from there. If the day is clear, you’ll have uninterrupted panoramic views of the Pedraforca, the Puigmal, and other Catalan mountains.

From this point onwards, you’ll start to see La Foradada. The track gets narrower and leafier. When you encounter an intersection, always follow the “Refugi Vicenç Barber” direction because La Foradada doesn’t appear in any sign.

The only thing that will indicate you to leave the trail you’re following to start the ascent to La Foradada is a tree with a white and red line painted. Pay attention, so you don’t miss it!

Here things get a bit trickier. For the last 10 min, you’ll have to use your hands at some points and climb a little bit to get inside the triangular hole. You don’t need to be an expert mountaineer to do so; any person can. Just make sure to pay attention.

Once you arrive, breathe in the fresh air of the mountain and feel the calm and tranquillity all around you. Don’t forget to enjoy the awe-inspiring views as well! Let your imagination run wild and try to guess what kind of object the nearest peak looks like: is it a chair or a camel?

Check out the full details of this route at this post:
https://unexpectedcatalonia.com/la-foradada

Important!
The parking lot Can Maçana has space for 100 vehicles. During weekends and public holidays, you have to pay 4€ to park there. Also, it tends to be crowded quite early. If you find the parking lot full, you can keep driving and when you reach an intersection, turn right. After a few meters, next to the road, you’ll see a piece of land where you can park.