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Croscat Volcano

Croscat’s broad cut of reddish earth exposes the materials of its volcanic cone and recalls the site’s history of extraction and subsequent protection.

Croscat Volcano
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What makes it special

  • The exposed section reveals the materials that form the cone.
  • The red earth cut connects the volcano’s geology with its history of protection.
Croscat Volcano
Photo by Anny Fernandez Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Exposed volcanic strata at the Croscat Volcano gredas in La Garrotxa.
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Exposed volcanic strata at the Croscat Volcano gredas in La Garrotxa.

La Garrotxa’s volcanic centre by landscape, time and transport

You do not need to combine La Fageda d’en Jordà, Santa Margarida and Croscat in a single day. The best choice depends on whether you want to understand the landscape, really walk, or arrive without a car.

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Profile updated: 28/09/2026