Volcà del Montsacopa

Volcà del Montsacopa

Crater of the Montsacopa volcano in Olot
Highest point
Elevation 510 m (1,670 ft)
Coordinates 42°11′14″N 2°29′19″E / 42.187193°N 2.488525°E / 42.187193; 2.488525Coordinates: 42°11′14″N 2°29′19″E / 42.187193°N 2.488525°E / 42.187193; 2.488525
Geography
Volcà del Montsacopa

Location in Spain

Location Catalonia, Spain
Parent range Pyrenees
Climbing
Easiest route easy hike

Volcà del Montsacopa is an extinct volcano in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, situated in Olot, Catalunya, Spain.

The volcano has been extinct for about 100,000 years.

On top of the crater is the hermitage of San Francisco, built in the 17th century.

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