Transhumance in Bethmale 2027

TRANSHUMANCE IN BETHMALE 

Based on experience, the transhumance (seasonal livestock migration) in Bethmale takes place on either the first or second weekend of June—that is, June 5th–6th or June 12th–13th, 2027. We will keep you updated as soon as we receive information from the farmers.

Departure near Camping Parc d’Audinac les Bains in the Ariège Pyrenees

You can either accompany the herds or watch them pass along the route.

Example of the program based on the 2026 edition:

Saturday,

Sheep

• 6:30 AM – Departure from Lescure
• 9:00 AM – Crossing through Saint-Girons
• 10:00 AM – Moulis (coffee break and snack offered by the municipality)
• 12:00 PM – Arrival of the flock in Bordes-Uchentein
• Lunch available upon reservation at +33 6 85 98 81 35

Horses (Merens & Castillonnais breeds)

• 7:00 AM – Departure from Saint-Lizier (Ferme de la Basterne)
• 9:00 AM – Moulis (coffee break and snack offered by the municipality)
• 12:00 PM – Castillon-en-Couserans (welcome drink offered by the municipality)
• 1:00 PM – Bordes-Uchentein (refreshments offered by the municipality)
• 4:00 PM – Arrival of the herd in Arien-en-Bethmale
• Dinner at Auberge de la Core, reservation required: +33 5 61 04 80 53

Sunday,

Sheep

• 7:00 AM – Departure from Bordes-Uchentein (13 km – 5h30 walk)

Horses (Merens & Castillonnais breeds)

• 9:00 AM – Departure from Arien-en-Bethmale (3h30 walk)

Cows (Gascon breed)

• 9:30 AM – Departure from Bethmale Lake (9 km – 3h00 walk)

After the herds arrive

PASTORAL MEAL at the Campuls cirque with the valley’s folk group La Bethmalaise

Reservation at the Tourist Office: +33 5 61 96 26 60