Oix lies in the heart of an area known as L´Alta Garrotxa, a chain of limestone mountains characterised by sheer cliffs, deep gorges and remote medieval churches. In recent years there has been a trend for local inhabitants to abandon their farms, which has created a peaceful landscape -dotted with the reminders of a recent history - now dominated by thick oak forests. It is a heaven for wildlife, with excellent populations of large birds of prey, butterflies and orchids. From the relaxed village of Oix, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, we will explore the surrounding mountains with their Romanesque churches, mediaeval castles and breathtaking views. We will also visit the Salt dels Liberals, scene of one of the bloodiest moments of the cruel Carlist wars, the peak of Bestracà, with magnificent views over the Pyrenees, and other emblematic places in the area.