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It is the last volcano to emerge in the Olot plain. It erupted about 100,000 years ago. During the French occupation of 1812, the hermitage on the edge of the crater was walled in, and the two defence towers that are still preserved were built. The Viacrucis path, built in the 19th century, rises from the Olot cemetery and skirts the crater, following a circular path with birches and benches that is a magnificent 360° viewpoint of the city of Olot and its surroundings. The Montsacopa volcano had been completely deforested and cultivated. The bottom of its circular crater is occupied by fields and the southern flank has orchards, while on the northern flank the forest vegetation has recovered spontaneously.
Volcà del Montsacopa is an extinct volcano in the Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park, situated in Olot, Catalunya, Spain.
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A reference exhibition on volcanism. A fully interactive exhibition, with audiovisuals, immersive experiences, augmented reality, gamification and video mapping. The Espai Cràter allows you to learn about volcanoes from inside a volcano
Renaissance cloister of El Carme, the church of Sant Esteve and the Parochial Museum –featuring Christ embracing the cross by El Greco–, Can Trincheria House-Museum, the Regional Museum of Garrotxa, the Museum of the Saints and several Art Nouveau buildings.
discover the beech forest in carriages (1h), Trolley tour through the volcanoes of La Garrotxa (1h), Horse riding in the park (45 min), Pony Ride for kids (30')