Circular Montgó starting from Port de l’Escala

Park at the Clota Grossa harbour car park.

(S/E) Passing the El Pescador restaurant and the diving club on your left, head north-east then turn right, following the red and white markings of^{the GR®9}, which forms part of the Cami de Ronda.

(1) Carry on straight ahead along the coast, following the signposts, which remain clearly visible throughout.

(2) Keep left at the three-way junction to stay as close as possible to the sea and emerge onto Carrer de la Punta Montgó.

(3) Leave the^GR®92and follow the road to the left until you rejoin the path along the cliff.

(4) Turn left to follow the path: for a few metres, the path is marked with white and green markings. This is a technical and exposed section where you may sometimes need to use your hands.

(5) At the end of this first section, take in the view and rejoin the path along the cliff face towards the next difficult section.

(6) This is where a second technical and exposed section begins, with parts no more than 40 cm wide. There’s no room for a misstep! Watch your step carefully and use your hands if necessary.

(7) Take in the 360° view whilst exploring the area around Montgó Hill before rejoining the path, which heads due south. This is a small scree slope; remain vigilant on the descent, using your hands carefully on the final stretch.

(8) Continue along the Cami de Ronda, skirting the cliff and Platja de Montgó, and rejoin the^GR®92.

(9) Carry on straight ahead to finish walking along the beach, then rejoin the path: take care, as there are steep sections along the cliff face.

(10) Head up to the left behind the small abandoned hut to reach Punta del Milà.

(11) Turn back.

(10) Take the path on the left and you’ll soon reach the Punta Ventosa viewpoint, where you can see Montgó Hill from a different angle. Join the forest track.

(12) Carry on straight ahead towards the south-west until you reach a four-way junction.

(13) Leave the^GR®92by following the path on the right.

(14) Leave the hiking trail and turn right to walk alongside the campsite. Join Avinguda Montgó (Montgó Avenue) and turn left, heading north-west. Take care when walking on the pavements and crossing at pedestrian crossings.

(15) Go round the roundabout on the right, continue along Avinguda del Montgó, then keep right at the three-way junction to follow Avinguda de Riells. Navigate the left-hand bend.

(16) Cut right across the nature reserve. Turn left at the junction, come out at the first car park and turn right to reach the car park you chose at the start (S/E).

There are numerous technical and exposed sections along the cliff face. Take care between (3) and (8) and between (9) and (12).

(3) If you are not used to walking on rough terrain and are afraid of heights, you can reach the Montgó tower directly by road by following this route: turn right, then left to follow Carrer de les Cambres. Then turn right onto Carrer de la Punta Montgó, ignore the dead end on the left, turn left onto Carrer del Garbinell and rejoin the Cami de Ronda before the (7).

Adverse weather conditions (rain, the tramontana wind, high temperatures, etc.) can make the walk more difficult.

Summer months (June to September): set off on the walk very early in the morning. There is little shade along the route and temperatures start to rise from 9 am.

Make sure you take plenty of water: between 1l and 2l per person.

(7) The Torre de Montgó is an excellent vantage point for sunrises and sunsets. Allow between 45 minutes and 1 hour’s walk from the start to time your visit for the best views.

• Montgó Beach.
• Pizzas Síbaris: the best pizza in L’Escala – Open only during the summer months.
• Paddleboard hire on Montgó Beach: ideal for exploring the cove and the base of the cliffs
• Anchorage area in Montgó Cove – More information here