Step into the heart of a dormant giant with this Self-Guided Audio Tour around and inside the Montsacopa volcano, nested in Olot's city center. This tour is tailor-made for the curious soul eager to touch volcanic rocks, walk a volcano's crater, and soak up sweeping views of La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone National Park. Your journey will be enriched with fascinating volcanic tales and glimpses of Catalan culture from a local expert's perspective.
Setting off from the Montsacopa Parking area, you'll traverse a circular path that weaves through historical landmarks and the verdant landscapes enriched by volcanic soil. Your exploration starts at the very point you'll return to after journeying around the crater's rim and descending into the city. Along the way, the tour takes you past vegetable gardens, a historical old quarry, and moments of splendid views, with the path leading up to a crater-top church and fortification ruins.
The memories carved here will last a lifetime as you touch and see the raw beauty of volcanic remnants, peer out from watchtowers over Olot and beyond, and finally meander down steps to return to the city. As you near the end, an artistic tribute to the volcano awaits, rounding out a tour that immerses you in a landscape where nature and human history are intimately intertwined.