Livestock Blessing (Benedicció de Setúria)
Watch hundreds of sheep move from the valley to pastures, with traditional pyrenean music playing and priests blessing the flock.
~9:00
Sant Julià de Lòria Transhumance Festival
Festa de la Transhumància de Sant Julià de Lòria
La Massana, Andorra
Jun 27 - 28, 2026Expected
Each late June, the town of Sant Julià de Lòria celebrates the great seasonal move of the flocks with a transhumance festival. Shepherds lead cows and horses along the old routes to the high pastures, in a celebration that revives a practice once vital to the mountain life of Andorra.
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Day 2 · Jun 28
Day 3 · Jun 29
Cattle & Horse Transhumance
Early morning hike or bus ride with the herd; join local shepherds trekking up into the mountains along original stone paths.
Around 7:00
Where it happens
Prat Gran (La Massana)
La Massana, Andorra
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Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Dress for the setting
Outdoor clothing
Keep the visit respectful
Water and snacks
Practical notes
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Ticket required: €0
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Sant Julià de Lòria Transhumance Festival
Festa de la Transhumància de Sant Julià de Lòria
La Massana, Andorra
Each late June, the town of Sant Julià de Lòria celebrates the great seasonal move of the flocks with a transhumance festival. Shepherds lead cows and horses along the old routes to the high pastures, in a celebration that revives a practice once vital to the mountain life of Andorra.
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Jun 27 - 28, 2026Expected dates
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Learn about Field GuideThe story behind it
Transhumance is central to the high mountain cultures of Andorra; this festival revives a once-critical economic process. It educates the public about local alpine agriculture, tying in festivals of local products and folk music (esbart dances on the celestial pass).
Key moments to know
Day 2Jun 28~9:00Expected
Livestock Blessing (Benedicció de Setúria)
Watch hundreds of sheep move from the valley to pastures, with traditional pyrenean music playing and priests blessing the flock.
Day 3Jun 29Around 7:00Approximate
Cattle & Horse Transhumance
Early morning hike or bus ride with the herd; join local shepherds trekking up into the mountains along original stone paths.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Dress for the setting
Outdoor clothing
Keep the visit respectful
Water and snacks
Respect local boundaries
Respect animals, follow guides on the mountain trail, dispose of litter.
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Jun 27 - 28, 2026
Provisional
City / Area
La Massana
Sant Julià de Lòria
Cost
€0
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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