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Trekking in the Garrotxa volcanic zone

the Garrotxa volcanic zone·Spain

Trekking in the Garrotxa volcanic zone

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~2 days

Why go

La Garrotxa is Iberia's finest volcanic landscape - forty cinder cones you can walk into, the Fageda d'en Jorda beech wood growing straight out of a lava flow, and the basalt-cliff town of Castellfollit.

When

In season: Sep–Nov · Peak: Oct–Nov

Who it’s for

Skill
Beginner
Effort
Easy
Suitable from
6+ · Kid+
Crowds
Steady
Cost
$$

Trekking specifics

Distance
14 km
Total ascent
500 m
Max altitude
600 m
Accommodation
Village hotels and rural houses
Technical
Easy marked paths

What to expect

Gentle, well-marked, family-friendly walking through forest and craters, best in autumn colour. Short distances with almost no serious climbing.

Routes

What the difficulty bands mean
easy
Accessible with basic fitness; no technical skills or exposure.
moderate
Sustained effort or some exposure; comfort on the terrain expected.

  1. Santa Margarida and Croscat

    easy

    Into a crater with a chapel in it, then the cinder cone next door

  2. Fageda d'en Jordà

    easy

    Beech forest growing on a lava flow

  3. Castellfollit de la Roca to Olot

    moderate

    Basalt cliffs and the old volcanic route between towns

How to start

Base in Olot or Santa Pau. The Croscat and Santa Margarida craters and the Fageda are the classics, all reachable on foot or a short drive.

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