Guided by their shepherds, the sheepdogs have to herd the sheep into pens placed there for the occasion.
The festival was originally held to pay homage to shepherds, men who lived in isolation for most of the year, on the day the flocks were brought down from the mountains. The formerly non-competitive event has evolved over the years and has recently become very popular, attracting a growing number of visitors and participants.
This association of restaurants was created with the aim of researching and popularising the time-honoured Pyrenean cuisine, examining its origins and characteristics, recovering old recipes, culinary techniques, and even the former utensils and produce associated with this gastronomic tradition.
