Transport to Monserrate runs by funicular until 30 October

Transport to Monserrate in Bogota is available only by funicular from 13 September to 30 October 2026, the operator says. The temporary change affects the cable-car option, while the pedestrian trail remains a separate way to reach the hill.

Funicular-only transport continues through 30 October

The operator’s visitor notice sets the period from 13 September to 30 October 2026 for transport exclusively by funicular. The 30 October end date falls within the current visitor-planning period and gives travellers a clear point at which the cable car may return to the available transport options.

The notice applies to the transport service to the summit, not to the existence of the sanctuary or the pedestrian route. The operator describes both the cable car and funicular as transport systems, and separately refers visitors to the walking paths and trails on the hill.

For the latest practical details, the operator’s visitor notice carries the restriction and the information on access. It also identifies the funicular as the available transport system during the stated period.

Monserrate’s summit combines sanctuary and Eastern Hills

Monserrate rises to 3,152 metres above sea level in Bogotá’s Eastern Hills. At the summit, visitors find the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate, a pilgrimage site associated with the city’s history and religious tradition.

The hill can be reached by cable car, funicular or pedestrian path under the general access information published by Visit Bogotá. The transport notice therefore changes the powered ascent available during the period, rather than removing the destination itself from the city’s visitor network.

This distinction matters for travellers planning an October visit. The funicular-only arrangement links the current access change directly to the hill’s two-part visitor experience: a transport journey to the summit or a steep walk through the Eastern Hills to the sanctuary.

Visiting Monserrate: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The transport restriction runs from 13 September to 30 October 2026, with the funicular as the only powered transport named in the operator’s notice.
• The cable car is not listed as available during that period. The pedestrian trail remains a separate route, and the summit includes the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate.
• The main access address is Carrera 2 Este No. 21-48, Paseo Bolívar, in Bogotá. Public transport information identifies Las Aguas and Universidades as nearby TransMilenio stations.
• The hill’s paths and trails are uneven, inclined and cobbled. The summit is 3,152 metres above sea level, so the route presents both steep terrain and high-altitude conditions.
• The official language is Spanish and the national currency is the Colombian peso.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Monserrate

When does funicular-only transport end at Monserrate?

The operator’s notice covers 13 September to 30 October 2026, with the funicular named as the only available powered transport during that period.

What is Monserrate?

Monserrate is a mountain destination in Bogotá’s Eastern Hills, with the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate at its summit.

Where is Monserrate and how do you get there?

The access point is at Carrera 2 Este No. 21-48, Paseo Bolívar, in Bogotá. Visitors can use the funicular during the stated period or take the pedestrian trail.