The volcano, the largest in the Garrotxa region, has a cone 110m high and a 1 200m diameter. Lush vegetation covers the rim of the crater, which is nonetheless still visible.

This delightful forest of beech trees is several thousand years old. The peace and tranquil beauty of the region’s lush scenery have inspired landscape painters from the Olot School, such as Juan Llimona, Modesto Urgall and José Berga.