Olot Montsacopa Volcano: Self-Guided Audio Walk & Crater Trail

Summary

Walk through Olot’s Montsacopa crater, hear local stories, touch volcanic stone

You’ll walk right into Olot’s Montsacopa volcano crater with an audio guide in your ear—hearing stories about eruptions and local life as you go. Touch volcanic rocks, spot vegetable gardens growing in black earth, climb to old watchtowers and a church hidden inside the crater. It’s quiet up top; you might find yourself lingering longer than planned.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start my day in Olot by climbing right into a volcano. The city just kind of melts into the green slopes, and then suddenly you’re crunching up this path made of dark stones—volcanic, I guess. There was a faint smell of earth after last night’s rain, and a few older folks were already tending their vegetable gardens at the base. Our audio guide (I named her in my head—she sounded like an Anna) started talking about how there are forty volcanoes in this region. Forty! I had no idea.

The trail wraps around the Montsacopa crater so you get these odd moments where the city noise drops out and it’s just wind and birds. At one point, I stopped to actually touch the rocks—rougher than I thought, almost like pumice but heavier. Anna (the voice) explained why there are so many gardens here; apparently, volcanic soil is gold for tomatoes. I tried to repeat “Volcà del Montsacopa” out loud—probably butchered it—and a passing local grinned at me anyway.

We reached the top where two old watchtowers stand guard. There’s even a tiny church tucked inside the crater itself—honestly surreal. The audio pointed out the Pyrenees in the distance; clouds were snagged on them that morning. I sat for a bit on the low wall, legs dangling over the edge, just watching Olot spread out below. Didn’t expect to feel so small up there, or so calm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Walk around Montsacopa Volcano crater

• Start self-guided audio tour
• Walk around Montsacopa Volcano crater
• Visit two watchtowers at the top
• Explore church inside the crater
• Enjoy 360º views of the area
• Observe Pyrenees mountain range and valleys

Top questions

How long does the Montsacopa volcano audio tour take?

The self-guided tour lasts about 60 minutes as you circle the crater and visit key spots.

Is this Olot volcano tour suitable for kids or older travelers?

Travelers should have at least moderate fitness; infants must sit on an adult's lap.

Do I need internet access during the Montsacopa audio walk?

No—you get offline access to audio, maps, and geodata once downloaded via VoiceMap.

What language is the audio guide available in?

The reference doesn’t specify languages; check VoiceMap app for current options.

Are there any churches or historic sites on this Olot volcano trail?

Yes, you’ll visit two watchtowers and a church built inside the crater itself.

What’s included

Your day includes lifetime access to the self-guided Montsacopa volcano tour via VoiceMap app for Android or iOS—with offline maps and audio so you don’t need data while walking around Olot’s crater trails.