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Escaladei Charterhouse – View of the Montsant Range loop from la Morera de Montsant
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesSpainCataloniaTarragonaPrioratLa Morera De Montsant
Escaladei Charterhouse – View of the Montsant Range loop from la Morera de Montsant
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Escaladei Charterhouse – View of the Montsant Range loop from la Morera de Montsant
01:53
6.05km
230m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 14, 2026
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Parc Natural de la Serra de Montsant
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224 m
Cartuja de Santa María de Escaladei
Highlight • Religious Site
Santa Maria d'Escaladei was the first Carthusian monastery in the entire Iberian Peninsula. In 1203, the Carthusians received further donations and finally set up the monastery at its current location. Undoubtedly the Carthusians were masters at cultivating these mountainous slopes. The characteristic landscape of the Priorat with the stepped terraced fields covered with vines is the work of the monks. Despite the war events at the beginning of the 19th century, the Cartoixa de Santa María d'Escaladei was continuously inhabited until 1820 and maintained its influence in the region. However, the Enlightenment movement brought about a weakening of the monastery's power. In 1820 the monks had to leave the monastery for the first time. With the disenfranchisement under Mendizábal in 1835, the Carthusians were finally expropriated and finally expelled from the monastery, which was soon looted and burned down.
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283 m
Escaladei Charterhouse
Highlight • Historical Site
Walk around Escaladei and learn about the monastery, founded in the 12th century by French Carthusian monks from Provence and the first of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula. The monks chose a unique place for its construction, located at the foot of the Montsant massif, where a shepherd had dreamed of angels climbing to heaven on a ladder leaning against a large pine tree; hence the name Escaladei – “God's Ladder”.
The ladder to heaven, or ladder to God, can be found again today in the priory logo.
The charterhouse existed until 1835 and lived through periods of great splendor. For seven centuries the monks tilled the fields, built mills and taught agricultural techniques and viticulture. The prior, hence the name of the region, was the judge and administrator of the villages in the center of what is now the county, roughly corresponding to what is now the Priorat growing area.
With the secularization of the church property (expropriation) by Mendizábal (1835), the monks were forced to flee suddenly, leaving their cells, the cloisters, the church and the guest house abandoned. In just two years, the once-magnificent Charterhouse was reduced to rubble as peasants weary of servitude, tithes, and submission plundered it.
The monastery ruins are open to the public: visitors are led to the three cloisters, the church and the dining room, as well as to a cell that has been reconstructed with great care.
A visit to the Carthusian monastery of Escaladei is a must for anyone who wants to discover the origins of the Priorat region.
The ladder to heaven, or ladder to God, can be found again today in the priory logo.
The charterhouse existed until 1835 and lived through periods of great splendor. For seven centuries the monks tilled the fields, built mills and taught agricultural techniques and viticulture. The prior, hence the name of the region, was the judge and administrator of the villages in the center of what is now the county, roughly corresponding to what is now the Priorat growing area.
With the secularization of the church property (expropriation) by Mendizábal (1835), the monks were forced to flee suddenly, leaving their cells, the cloisters, the church and the guest house abandoned. In just two years, the once-magnificent Charterhouse was reduced to rubble as peasants weary of servitude, tithes, and submission plundered it.
The monastery ruins are open to the public: visitors are led to the three cloisters, the church and the dining room, as well as to a cell that has been reconstructed with great care.
A visit to the Carthusian monastery of Escaladei is a must for anyone who wants to discover the origins of the Priorat region.
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1.29 km
La Pietat Hermitage
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Building in the Morera de Montsant, located at an altitude of 550 metres. The building was promoted by the Bishop of Urgell.
In its beginnings, it was used as a rest home and oratory. Later the construction became a farm and a hermitage until it passed into private hands and, finally, it was abandoned.
In its beginnings, it was used as a rest home and oratory. Later the construction became a farm and a hermitage until it passed into private hands and, finally, it was abandoned.
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1.87 km
View of the Montsant Range
Highlight • Viewpoint
At the starting point of the monastery Esclaladei in Priorat go some hiking trails. You can hike around the monastery, or climb a little higher into the Montsant massif or use it as an entry point for the long-distance hiking trail around the Priory. A nice starting point with a huge backdrop.
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2.45 km
Vineyards and mountains
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The surroundings of the Serra del Montsant natural park are full of terraces of vineyards that nourish Priorat wines. The vines grow in a very particular terrain and environment and the landscape created with the exposed cliffs is charming.
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4.98 km
Breathtaking views of the Serra de Montsant
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7
5.15 km
Montsant Mountain Range
Highlight • Natural Monument
The term "Morera de Montsant" refers to the village of La Morera de Montsant and the Serra de Montsant, located in southeastern Catalonia, in the province of Tarragona. It is a natural park known for its rugged, rocky formations and deep gorges, but also for its tranquil, natural atmosphere. The highest point is the Roca Corbatera (1163 m).
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5.51 km
Escaladei Monastery
Highlight • Religious Site
A monastery founded in the 12th century by French Carthusian monks from Provence, it was the first of its kind on the Iberian Peninsula. The monks chose a unique site for its construction, located at the foot of the Montsant massif, where a shepherd had dreamed of angels ascending to heaven on a ladder leaning against a large pine tree; hence the name Escaladei – "Ladder of God."
The Charterhouse existed until 1835 and experienced periods of great splendor. For seven centuries, the monks cultivated the fields, built mills, and taught agricultural techniques and viticulture. The Prior, hence the name of the region, was the judge and administrator of the villages in the center of the present-day district, which roughly corresponds to the present-day Priorat wine-growing area.
With the secularization of church property (expropriation) by Mendizábal (1835), the monks were forced to flee suddenly, leaving their cells, cloisters, church, and guesthouse abandoned. Within just two years, the once magnificent Charterhouse was transformed into a pile of rubble, as peasants, tired of feudal servitude, tithes, and subjugation, plundered it.
The monastery ruins are open for visits: visitors are guided to the three cloisters, the church, the dining room, and a meticulously reconstructed cell.
A visit to the Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei is a must for anyone interested in learning about the origins of the Priorat district.
Admission to the monument includes a comprehensive virtual reality experience: "The Eyes of History" – an immersive insight that allows you to discover several key episodes of the Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei through the eyes of a Carthusian monk. This experience is rounded off with a virtual journey back to the 17th century, accompanied by Joaquim Juncosa, the architect of the church's decorations, who will give you an insight into life and art in the monastery at that time.
You can also experience the audiovisual installation "The Eternal Silence" in the chapter house. The entire immersive experience is available in Catalan, Spanish, English, and French.
The Charterhouse existed until 1835 and experienced periods of great splendor. For seven centuries, the monks cultivated the fields, built mills, and taught agricultural techniques and viticulture. The Prior, hence the name of the region, was the judge and administrator of the villages in the center of the present-day district, which roughly corresponds to the present-day Priorat wine-growing area.
With the secularization of church property (expropriation) by Mendizábal (1835), the monks were forced to flee suddenly, leaving their cells, cloisters, church, and guesthouse abandoned. Within just two years, the once magnificent Charterhouse was transformed into a pile of rubble, as peasants, tired of feudal servitude, tithes, and subjugation, plundered it.
The monastery ruins are open for visits: visitors are guided to the three cloisters, the church, the dining room, and a meticulously reconstructed cell.
A visit to the Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei is a must for anyone interested in learning about the origins of the Priorat district.
Admission to the monument includes a comprehensive virtual reality experience: "The Eyes of History" – an immersive insight that allows you to discover several key episodes of the Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei through the eyes of a Carthusian monk. This experience is rounded off with a virtual journey back to the 17th century, accompanied by Joaquim Juncosa, the architect of the church's decorations, who will give you an insight into life and art in the monastery at that time.
You can also experience the audiovisual installation "The Eternal Silence" in the chapter house. The entire immersive experience is available in Catalan, Spanish, English, and French.
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6.05 km
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Parking
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3.97 km
1.81 km
276 m
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4.87 km
911 m
276 m
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