Arrós de Cardós, in Pallars Sobirà, is hosting the 13th Alt Pirineu Natural Park and Aranese Sheep Fair this weekend. The event puts a local focus on extensive livestock farming and the area’s rural heritage.
The fair brings together stalls selling artisan and livestock products, with the mountain setting of the Alt Pirineu adding to the event’s local character. It is also a chance to recognise the role of traditional farming in the natural park area.
The event specifically promotes the Aranese sheep, a breed linked to the local economy and the cultural identity of the Pyrenees. Organisers want to highlight the value of extensive livestock farming, including its role in maintaining the mountain environment and helping to prevent wildfires.
Visitors can find local produce such as cheeses and cured meats, along with handmade crafts from producers in the natural park. The fair also gives space to the park’s conservation work and the biodiversity of the Alt Pirineu region.
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