Montsacopa volcano, Extinct volcano in Olot, Spain
The Montsacopa volcano rises to 531 meters above sea level in the Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park, featuring a rounded crater and steep slopes.
French forces in 1812 fortified the San Francisco hermitage atop the volcano, constructing two defense towers that remain standing to this day.
The hermitage of Sant Francesc, built in the 17th century at the summit, represents the integration of religious architecture with natural geological formations.
Visitors can reach the summit through a 2.5-kilometer trail starting from Plaça Clarà in Olot, with an elevation gain of 100 meters.
The southwestern slope contains former quarries where greda materials were extracted for Olot construction projects until their closure in the 1960s.
GPS coordinates: 42.18789,2.48870
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:44
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Can Casabona
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