Amélie and Jean-Michel and their herd of dairy ewes are based in Montgilbert from October to March, before moving up to thecommunal Rouelles mountain pasture at an altitude of 1,300 metres.
On the road to the Grand Arc, it takes the 90 goats a day to reach the mountain pasture and their home for the next 6 months.
At Saint-Avre, Ludivine, Rodolphe, Joris and their herd of Tarine and Abondance cows spend the winter warm and cosy.
At the end of April, the cows are taken to Montaimont, at an altitude of 1,100 metres, via the Saint-François-Longchamp road. Over the course of the summer, the hundred or so cows move from one hamlet to another, before returning to their cowshed in early October.
You can accompany the herd on its ascent. Information at the GAEC Bonnivard shop in Saint-Avre.
120 dairy goats from Montvernier to the Col du Chaussy!
Laura, Sébastien, Maxime and their herd are gradually making their way across the Grand Coin mountain pastures.
Their patous stand guard to protect the animals’ peace and quiet.
At the bend in the path, you’re very likely to come across the herdsmen. These large white dogs (Patous) or Anatolian shepherds are not pets, but true professionals! Their sole mission is to protect the animals from predators.
A few simple reflexes are all you need to ensure that your hikes go as smoothly as possible:
Once you have reassured him of your intentions, he will calmly return to his sheep, leaving you to enjoy the beauty of our summits in complete peace of mind!
