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Olot

Olot is the starting point of a marked traverse towards Santa Pau, linking the city with the Fageda d’en Jordà and the surrounding volcanic landscape.

Olot
Photo by Ben Bender Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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What makes it special

  • The traverse towards Santa Pau starts at Olot’s bus station.
  • The route links the city with the Fageda d’en Jordà and volcanic surroundings.
Olot
Photo by Ben Bender Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Santa Margarida Volcano
Photo by Carquinyol from Badalona, Catalunya Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Olot

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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