Roca Lladre

Roca Lladre is an emblematic peak standing at 907 meters above sea level, crowned with a geodesic marker and included in the prestigious list of the FEEC's 100 significant peaks. It is strategically located in the Garrotxa region, marking the confluence point of the municipalities of Les Preses, Sant Feliu de Pallerols, and Santa Pau.

This peak forms part of the ridge of the Serra del Corb (also known as Serra de Marboleny) and is fully immersed within the protected area of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Its surroundings are characterized by natural exuberance, with dense forests of oaks and holm oaks that give way to spectacular and extensive beech forests. In fact, the northern slope of the sierra drops directly onto the famous Fageda d'en Jordà (Jordà Beech Forest). A few meters south of the summit lies the hidden Cova de Roca Lladre (or Rocalladre hole), a historic hideout for 19th-century bandits and highwaymen. The area also hosts small Romanesque hermitages, Sant Miquel del Corb and Sant Martí del Corb.

Despite its location in a significant volcanic area, Roca Lladre's geology is predominantly sedimentary, composed mainly of conglomerates, sandstones, and marls. The nearby cave, with an 80-meter passage, is precisely formed within these sandstone formations.

The ascent offers one of the best panoramic views in the region. From the summit and its nearby viewpoints, one can enjoy a privileged perspective of a large part of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, with clear views of Olot, the Fageda d'en Jordà, and the Croscat and Santa Margarida volcanoes. The gaze extends to the Eastern Pyrenees (from Taga to Canigó massif), the mountains of Alta Garrotxa, the Puigsacalm massif, Collsacabra, and Les Guilleries.