Valais Blacknose Sheep in Switzerland 2025
Some of the cutest residents of the Swiss Alps
Best time: May–October
Valais Blacknose Sheep, Zermatt, Switzerland
Herd in Heidadorf Visperterminen
Herd in Heidadorf Visperterminen
This large-framed docile mountain sheep have been bred since the 1400s. It is especially suited for steep, stony slopes. Now, it's one of the symbols of the region, and probably one of the most photographed animals in Switzerland. The best time to visit the mountain pastures is during the summer. Valais Blacknose Sheep roam the hills and valleys around Zermatt.
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Authors: Eleonora Provozin
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