This renovation is part of a broader project to improve accessibility over the entire mountain and will continue with the replacement of the escalators running from Plaça de Carles Buïgas to Passeig de Jean Claude Nicolas Forestier
The replacement works for all sections of the escalators, partially funded by the Next Generation funds under the Barcelona Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan, are scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026
First section of the new escalators at Parc Montjuïc is now in operation. Specifically, escalators 9, 10, 19, and 20 have been replaced, improving access to the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) from Carrer de la Guàrdia Urbana. This renovation, partially funded by the Next Generation funds as part of the Barcelona Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan, forms part of a broader project to replace all escalators providing access to the park, with the aim of significantly improving accessibility over the entire mountain.
'The new escalators improve connections with the cultural and sports facilities on the mountain and enhance the experience for both residents and visitors, making Parc Montjuïc a more open, integrated, and easily accessible space', said Laia Bonet, President of BSM and First Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City Council. She also stressed that 'this renovation not only improves urban mobility but also represents a step forward in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency'.
BSM, which is leading the project, expects to complete the replacement of all escalators in the first quarter of 2026. To stay on track with the established schedule, work has already begun on replacing the central escalators running from Plaça de Carles Buïgas to Passeig de Jean Claude Nicolas Forestier (sections 3-5-7 and 4-6-8).
The replacement of these two sections will be carried out in stages to ensure there are some escalators in operation, allowing visitors to go up or down the mountain as needed. Therefore, work on escalators 4, 6 and 8 will not begin until the new escalators 3, 5 and 7 are operational. Replacement of all the central section is expected to be completed by the third quarter of this year.
A step forward in accessibility and energy efficiency
The new model of escalators, which will be gradually installed throughout the park, is more energy-efficient and sustainable. It also features a remote control and monitoring system that will optimise performance and ensure continuous availability. This marks another step forward for Parc Montjuïc, an iconic space where residents and visitors can enjoy sport and attend cultural and sports events, in improving accessibility to the mountain and reducing its carbon footprint.
