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Transhumances en Couserans { 26 images } Created 3 Dec 2007

The transhumance, from the Latin "trans" (beyond) and "humus" (the earth, the country), is the summer migration of the flocks, sheep, cows or horses, towards the high altitude summer pastures. This is one of the oldest human activities.
In Couserans the practice of the transhumance on foot has been re-launched since June 2000.
The traditional itinerary that passes through the centre of the Couserans region in the Pyrenees (following the river "Salat") was reopened, for the transport of the flocks towards the mountain pastures.
The transhumance days is an occasion for breeders and shepherds to get together, exchange and share. It is an emotional and cultural moment, a celebration of the pastoral traditions.
The Transhumance is the expression of countryside ethics and a transmitter of the values of respect.
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  • The flock of sheep and a shepperd during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • A local man plays accordion during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperd's dog during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperds during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • A shepperd holds three bells during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep passing by a boutcher during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • Reflections on the leading car during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • Sheep during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • A shepperd during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperd's dog during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • People rest during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrennees.
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  • The shepperds and a few locals as they take a break to have breakfast during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • A flock of sheep during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • A boy plays with the sheep during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperds during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and a shepperd during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • A flock of sheep and a shepperd during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperd's dog during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • A man brings wine for the shepperds as they take a break to have breakfast during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperds during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperd during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperds during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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  • The flock of sheep and the shepperd during the summer transhumances in the valley of Bethmale in the Pyrenees, France.
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