It goes without saying that some of the best things about the hotels in Montseny are coming into contact with nature and engaging in outdoor activities such as, hiking, with hundreds of kilometres of trails waiting to be discovered. Some of these trails are long-distance trails, such as Els Tres Monts (Three Mountains)—which is 106 km long—while there are also others that are easier and shorter, such as the Collformic–Matagalls trail, Collformic–Pla de la Calma–Tagamanent trail and Turó de l'Home–Les Agudes trail. Many of them can be done with a guide, just as many of them can also be done on two wheels, as Montseny Natural Park is a paradise for MTB.
But these are not the only active tourism options for those staying at hotels in Montseny. Not by a long shot. Other excellent ideas are going horseback riding with Hípica Can Vila or coming into contact with animals at Ecogranja Salgot.
And for those who wish to enjoy the visit by delighting their taste buds, there's the possibility of going to Companyia Cervesera del Montseny for some craft beer or Centre de Manipulació de la Castanya for chestnuts and chestnut products.
Montseny and culture
You can also enjoy cultural activities within this natural park, which are the perfect complement or alternative to the above-mentioned options. Within the confines of Montseny, there are monuments that are simply remarkable for both their beauty and their history. Here you’ll find, for example, remains of the Iberian wall of Montgròs, which was built by the Ausetani, or mediaeval castles whose remains still stand, as well as Romanesque churches and charming shrines.
Montseny Natural Park also has museums and ethnological centres where you can enjoy exhibitions, audiovisual presentations and workshops related to the history, customs and the flora and fauna of this green lung in Catalonia. Fine examples of these are Centre Can Casades, Guilleries Museum, Josep Aragay Museum or Espai Montseny, which are found scattered throughout the different towns inside the park.
Without a doubt, the latter are fantastic ideas for guests of the hotels in Montseny who wish to explore the park by car and at a more leisurely pace. And for all these, the Augusta Barcelona Vallès is certainly one of the most attractive options.