Meet the Sheep themed trail on the Gornergrat

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MEET THE
SHEEP TRAIL
Experience a fascinating adventure on <strong>the</strong> “<strong>Meet</strong> <strong>the</strong>
<strong>Sheep</strong>” <strong>the</strong>med <strong>trail</strong> between <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat and <strong>the</strong>
Riffelberg, and discover eleven informative info points
about <strong>the</strong> cuddly Blacknose sheep.
Embark on an unforgettable walk from cairn to cairn,
scan <strong>the</strong> respective QR code and find out interesting
facts about why Valais shepherds keep Blacknoses, what
female sheep are called and what happens to <strong>the</strong>ir wool.
Thanks to <strong>the</strong> informative videos and facts on <strong>the</strong> <strong>trail</strong>,
you will become an expert on Blacknose sheep. You will
also learn interesting facts about Alpine grazing, flora
and fauna on <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat, and <strong>the</strong> Gorner Glacier.

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THE BLACKNOSE SHEEP –
TRADITION AND ADAPTATION
IN VALAIS
Welcome to <strong>the</strong> “<strong>Meet</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sheep</strong>” <strong>the</strong>med <strong>trail</strong>!
We’re delighted that you’re taking part in this adventure.

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Have you already enjoyed o<strong>the</strong>r offers on <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat?
What about a visit to <strong>the</strong> interactive exhibition
“ZOOOM <strong>the</strong> Matterhorn”? Here you can experience
<strong>the</strong> Matterhorn and <strong>the</strong> surrounding mountains and
glaciers up close from afar. And don’t forget to take a
souvenir photo at <strong>the</strong> Photopoint next to <strong>the</strong> summit
station!
Blacknose sheep are a long-standing tradition in
Valais. But why exactly Blacknoses? The Blacknose
shepherds in Upper Valais usually take over breeding
from <strong>the</strong>ir fa<strong>the</strong>rs. It is often a family matter whe<strong>the</strong>r
you keep Blacknose sheep or o<strong>the</strong>r types of sheep.
Blacknose sheep are adaptable and used to <strong>the</strong> harsh
conditions in <strong>the</strong> high mountains. They are robust and
undemanding, and <strong>the</strong>refore fit perfectly into <strong>the</strong> Upper
Valais region. For a long time, <strong>the</strong> breed of Blacknose
sheep was considered threatened with extinction,
as it was almost completely supplanted by o<strong>the</strong>r
sheep species in <strong>the</strong> last decades of <strong>the</strong> twentieth
century. Instead, many farmers bred sheep that had
better meat or a better quality of wool or were simply
more economically viable.

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BUILD THE HIGHEST
CAIRN
Welcome to <strong>the</strong> most beautiful challenge on <strong>the</strong>
Gornergrat! Have you discovered any of <strong>the</strong> cairns
yet?

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Cairns are a world-famous phenomenon that have
been used for a variety of purposes for centuries. In
South America <strong>the</strong>y served as places of worship for
<strong>the</strong> deity “Pachamama” and marked paths, while in
Greece <strong>the</strong>y served as signposts for hikers and in
Scandinavia <strong>the</strong>y fended off trolls. Are you ready to
build <strong>the</strong> highest cairn?
Are you also enjoying <strong>the</strong> breathtaking mountain panorama?
It is not <strong>the</strong> same for <strong>the</strong> Blacknose sheep, as
<strong>the</strong>y can hardly see anything due to <strong>the</strong> long wool over
<strong>the</strong>ir eyes. Watch <strong>the</strong> following video to see how <strong>the</strong>
sheep are shorn:
www.youtube.com

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Fascinating facts and
figures about <strong>the</strong>
fluffy gregarious animals
The Blacknose sheep are real eyecatchers. Become
an expert on Blacknose sheep!

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Facts and figures about <strong>the</strong> sheep:
• Blacknose sheep all have horns, both females and
males.
• Here on <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat you will see a flock of females.
The rams are not allowed to go to <strong>the</strong> alp.
This avoids fighting over a group of females.
• Blacknose sheep don’t like being milked and don’t
give enough milk to be able to use it.
• The horns grow throughout <strong>the</strong>ir lifetime. The horns
give an indication of <strong>the</strong> approximate age of an animal.
• Blacknose sheep are gregarious and should be kept
in a group of at least four animals.
• The female sheep are called ewes. A full-grown ram
can be kept with a maximum of 15 ewes.
• Blacknose sheep mature late, i.e. rams at about 5 – 6
months, ewes at about 7 months. Never<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong>
first lambing should not take place before <strong>the</strong>y are
18 months old.
• A lamb is considered a lamb for up to 12 months.
The animals are used for meat at <strong>the</strong> age of 7 – 9
months at <strong>the</strong> earliest.

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• Births usually take place without any problems and
without help. The Blacknose sheep give birth on average
to 1.5 lambs per birth, so every second sheep
has twins. Triplets are very rare.
• The young animals usually have <strong>the</strong>ir faces covered
by <strong>the</strong>ir wool. But <strong>the</strong>y can still see well through <strong>the</strong>
wool – <strong>the</strong>y are used to it. It also protects <strong>the</strong>ir eyes
from flies.
• The wool is delivered to <strong>the</strong> domestic wool centre.
The payment for <strong>the</strong> wool does not come close to
covering <strong>the</strong> cost of shearing. You can find out more
about how <strong>the</strong> wool is processed at info point 4.
• The annual yield of wool per animal is around 4 kilograms.
• The particularly tame and affectionate leaders of a
flock usually wear bells.
• The requirements for exporting Blacknose sheep
from Switzerland are very high and are currently difficult
or even impossible to meet.
• A ewe weighs about 70 – 90 kilograms, a ram weighs
about 80 – 125 kilograms.
• The ewes are easy to recognise as <strong>the</strong>y have a mark
on <strong>the</strong>ir tails. It is a white or light spot at <strong>the</strong> base of
<strong>the</strong>ir tail.
• The life expectancy of a Blacknose is 12 – 14 years.

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BUNDLES OF WOOL
The Blacknose sheep are small, lively
balls of wool. Putting your hands into <strong>the</strong>ir wool
is a fantastic feeling. This renewable resource is
much more than just fluffy, it is highly valuable and
can be used in a variety of ways.

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Processing sheep’s wool into high-quality products:
<strong>Sheep</strong>’s wool has been used since antiquity, since
around 3000 BC. <strong>Sheep</strong>’s wool is a renewable raw material
and has many valuable properties. For example,
wool has <strong>the</strong>rmoregulation properties that help keep
<strong>the</strong> body warm or cool depending on <strong>the</strong> temperature.
Although wool repels water, it can absorb up to 30% of
its own weight in moisture while still feeling dry. This is
particularly useful for sportswear. The wool fibres can
also help to balance <strong>the</strong> heat of <strong>the</strong> body and can <strong>the</strong>refore
feel very pleasant if you have a cold or flu.
Use of sheep’s wool:
<strong>Sheep</strong>’s wool can be washed, combed (this is called
“carding”) and spun. Blacknose wool is ra<strong>the</strong>r scratchy
and not as robust as o<strong>the</strong>r types of wool when knitted
or crocheted. For this reason, it is not particularly suitable
for socks. But it is perfect for making warming seat
cushions. The curly fibres of <strong>the</strong> wool can also be used
to decorate and prettify objects and living spaces.
DIY felting, this is how it’s done!
In a video, shepherdess Deborah shows you how she
processes last summer’s wool from her favourite sheep
“Blackie”.
“For me, wool is a real asset that we simply forget.”
Her only wool pullover and her felt hat are her

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two most important companions in her day-to-day
life as a shepherdess in <strong>the</strong> high mountains. They
provide protection and warmth, <strong>the</strong>y let her merge
with <strong>the</strong> mountain and <strong>the</strong> sheep are much closer
to her this way than if she were wearing statically
charged syn<strong>the</strong>tic clothing. But that’s not all …
Wool inspires Deborah, it speaks for itself.
Felt is also very interesting! It is robust, warms, protects
against <strong>the</strong> wind and to a large extent even against
moisture, even rain – and it provides <strong>the</strong>rmal balance.
Felt is an insulating material that is easy to make, easy
to shape and stable – it provides plenty of inspiration
all by itself: from decorative items to everyday objects
and clothing, you can design a huge number of things
with <strong>the</strong> simplest means and in a short time! Let <strong>the</strong> felt
addiction infect you!

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A UNIQUE VIEW AND
IMPRESSIVE FACTS
Enjoy <strong>the</strong> breathtaking view of <strong>the</strong> majestic Matterhorn.
But from its summit, <strong>the</strong> view would probably
be even more unique.

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The first lucky ones to experience this view were Edward
Whymper, Reverend Charles Hudson, Lord Francis
Douglas and Douglas Robert Hadow, all from England,
Michel Croz from Chamonix, as well as <strong>the</strong> mountain
guides Peter Taugwalder senior and Peter Taugwalder
junior from Zermatt. This unforgettable experience
took place on 14 July 1865 and has been carefully documented.
You can find a short video here (link).
But back to <strong>the</strong> view of <strong>the</strong> Matterhorn! You will experience
<strong>the</strong> most spectacular views of this landmark on
<strong>the</strong> trip from Zermatt to <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat ridge and from
<strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat ridge. Gornergrat Railway has
been taking people to <strong>the</strong> top for 125 years. Here, sooner
or later, next to this info point, you will see one of <strong>the</strong>
trains passing by, perhaps even one of our latest trains,
<strong>the</strong> “POLARIS”, which has been in operation since autumn
2022.
Facts and figures about Gornergrat Railway:
• Route: Zermatt 1,605 m.a.s.l. – Gornergrat
3,089 m.a.s.l.
• Length of route: 9,339 m all with cogwheel, Abt system
/ dual track 3,790 m
• Track width: One-metre gauge track (1,000 mm) /
(normal-gauge track 1,435 mm)
• Stations and stops: 6 (Legendär, Findelbach, Riffelalp,
Riffelberg, Rotenboden, Gornergrat)
• Number of bridges: 2 – Getwing Bridge (24 m) and
Findelbach Viaduct (93 m)

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• Longest / highest bridge: Findelbach Viaduct
(93 m)
• Longest tunnel: Land Tunnel (179 m)
• Longest gallery: Riffelbord protective gallery from
Rotenboden to Riffelberg (792 m)
• Steepest incline: 200‰ (average 185‰)
• Travel time: 33 minutes
• Speed: uphill max. 30 km/h / downhill max. 20-
27 km/h
Interesting facts about <strong>the</strong> Polaris trains:
• More than 93.5 tonnes of steel (5 vehicles) were
used
• More than 300,336 individual pieces of various
materials were ordered from 306 companies
• 9.15 tonnes of paint are required for painting
• The drives have a total output of 1,320 kW on <strong>the</strong>
cogwheel, which corresponds to more than 7 Tesla S
models with an output of 175 kW each
• The vehicle has about 21,530 electrical connections
and a total of 7,608 electrical components were
installed
• Total length of all cables per vehicle is approx.
50 km
• • Total length of all cables for 5 vehicles is approx.
250 km

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THE ALPINE GARDEN ON
THE GORNERGRAT
Flora and fauna:
Here, just above <strong>the</strong> enchanting Lake Riffelsee, <strong>the</strong>
conditions are perfect for numerous plants and herbs.
The Alpine Garden stretches from here to <strong>the</strong> idyllic
Lake Riffelsee and offers a unique opportunity to explore
<strong>the</strong> flora and fauna of <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat ridge.

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Facts and figures about <strong>the</strong> Alpine Garden on <strong>the</strong>
Gornergrat:
The Alpine Garden Gornergrat is <strong>the</strong> highest of its type
in Europe and is located at around 2,800 metres above
sea level at Rotenboden station. Visitors can explore <strong>the</strong>
local flora and vegetation of <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat on an area of
more than 5,000 square metres with a unique view of <strong>the</strong>
Matterhorn, <strong>the</strong> Riffelhorn and Lake Riffelsee.
The flora on <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat makes it one of <strong>the</strong> most species-rich
areas in <strong>the</strong> Swiss Alps. Due to <strong>the</strong> special location,
many plant species grow here that are not to be
found in comparable areas. In <strong>the</strong> Alpine Garden, guests
can explore <strong>the</strong> unique flora of <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat on a number
of different paths. Numerous signs with QR codes allow
you to immerse yourself in <strong>the</strong> fascinating world of
Alpine plants.
Many species in <strong>the</strong> Alpine Garden are rare and endangered
in Switzerland. Even those who are not normally
mountain walkers can enjoy <strong>the</strong> unique flora here and
learn a lot about <strong>the</strong> floral world of <strong>the</strong> Valais Alps.

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Larch and o<strong>the</strong>r upstarts – altitude records in <strong>the</strong> Alpine
Garden
The Saussurea can be found in <strong>the</strong> Alpine Garden – this
is a plant which holds <strong>the</strong> record for being found at <strong>the</strong>
highest altitude: in <strong>the</strong> Himalayas at 6,400 metres above
sea level. In Europe, <strong>the</strong> altitude record is 4,450 metres
on <strong>the</strong> Dom, where a specimen of <strong>the</strong> purple saxifrage
can be found. However, plants in <strong>the</strong> Alps generally do
not grow above 3,000 metres, as <strong>the</strong> summers at this
altitude are too short, <strong>the</strong> climatic conditions too harsh
and <strong>the</strong> solar radiation too high. However, <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat
region is an exception, as many species grow much
higher here than in o<strong>the</strong>r regions of <strong>the</strong> Alps. For example,
at <strong>the</strong> height of <strong>the</strong> Alpine Garden, <strong>the</strong>re are no
o<strong>the</strong>r enclosed lawns in comparable locations, such as
<strong>the</strong> Bernese Alps. In <strong>the</strong> Alpine Garden, <strong>the</strong>re is even
a larch growing at an altitude of 2,800 metres – a record-breaking
occurrence for a tree in <strong>the</strong> Alps.

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More than 150 plant species occur naturally in <strong>the</strong> Alpine
Garden, which is also a record-breaking number at
this altitude.
125 years of Gornergrat Railway – and even more
plants!
To mark <strong>the</strong> 125th anniversary of Gornergrat Railway,
many of <strong>the</strong> exciting plants will be portrayed from 2023
onwards. At this altitude, numerous Alpine plants blossom
just briefly and can only be admired for a short
time. This is why <strong>the</strong>y bloom all year round on <strong>the</strong> Alpine
Garden website and tell exciting stories about
well-known species, such as <strong>the</strong> edelweiss, or less wellknown
species, such as <strong>the</strong> Alpine lady’s mantel.

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AN IMPRESSIVE
NATURAL APPEARANCE AND
THEIR RETREAT
With its indescribable beauty and unique shape,
<strong>the</strong> Gorner Glacier is an eyecatcher all year round
and is one of <strong>the</strong> largest and most breathtaking
glaciers in <strong>the</strong> Alps! But what exactly is a glacier?

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They flow down from <strong>the</strong> mountains like white tongues.
Glaciers consist mainly of ice and can be hundreds of
metres thick and several kilometres long. In fact, you
will find that most of <strong>the</strong> fresh water on Earth is frozen
in <strong>the</strong> form of ice! But how do <strong>the</strong>se impressive masses
of ice come about?
Glacial ice forms in places where it is very cold all year
round, such as in <strong>the</strong> Alps. Here, <strong>the</strong> snow does not melt
completely, not even in summer, because <strong>the</strong> temperatures
are too low. The layer of snow becomes thicker
and heavier, causing <strong>the</strong> loose snowflakes to become
grainy firn and finally dense ice.
However, <strong>the</strong>re are some challenges here: <strong>the</strong> Alpine
glaciers are also affected by <strong>the</strong>se changes, as <strong>the</strong>
Earth is getting warmer and <strong>the</strong>re is less snowfall in
<strong>the</strong> glacier areas. What will happen if <strong>the</strong> glaciers are
no longer able to grow? This is something that can currently
be witnessed on <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat.
Take a close look at <strong>the</strong> following: Do you notice anything?
Can you see <strong>the</strong> retreat of <strong>the</strong> glacier?
Too hot for <strong>the</strong> glacier, too cold for <strong>the</strong> Blacknose
sheep?
How practical that <strong>the</strong> robust Blacknose sheep are prepared
for almost any external natural influences! With
<strong>the</strong>ir thick wool, <strong>the</strong>y can withstand even <strong>the</strong> coldest
temperatures. Their coats even become so thick that
<strong>the</strong>y have to be shorn several times a year. If you want
to learn more about Blacknose sheep shearing, you
should watch <strong>the</strong> following video.

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A FASCINATING MIRROR
OF NATURE
“Mirror, mirror on <strong>the</strong> wall, who is <strong>the</strong> fairest of
<strong>the</strong>m all?” This well-known phrase from <strong>the</strong> fairy
tale of Snow White inevitably comes to mind when
talking about mirrors.

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A particularly impressive mirror is located just below
Rotenboden station – Lake Riffelsee. It is one of <strong>the</strong>
largest and most beautiful mirrors in <strong>the</strong> world and is
something all visitors to Zermatt want to see. Many
breathtaking smartphone wallpapers have already been
created here. The most beautiful photos are taken especially
at dusk – early in <strong>the</strong> morning or in <strong>the</strong> evening,
<strong>the</strong> wind subsides and <strong>the</strong> reflection becomes clearer
and clearer. Take part in this year’s photo competition
and win great prizes! For more information, visit
gornergrat.ch/en/stories/mygornergratmoment.
A few quick questions about Lake Riffelsee:
How did Lake Riffelsee come into being?
Lake Riffelsee was formed in particular at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong>
Ice Age – but is still being formed today by <strong>the</strong> melting
of glaciers – like many o<strong>the</strong>r lakes in <strong>the</strong> Alps.
Why does Lake Riffelsee reflect so well?
Lake Riffelsee is a relatively smooth lake. In addition,
it has a ra<strong>the</strong>r dark background, which results in less
light being swallowed up and <strong>the</strong> Matterhorn and <strong>the</strong>
surrounding area being reflected better.

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Where does <strong>the</strong> water from Lake Riffelsee go?
Lake Riffelsee is a lake without an outlet, which means
that <strong>the</strong> water is dammed until it finally evaporates.
Don’t forget to take your souvenir photo
of Zermatt here. Share it with <strong>the</strong> hashtag
#MyGornergratMoment to take part in <strong>the</strong> competition!

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EXCITING FACTS
ABOUT HIKING
Our Blacknose sheep love this area. But this is a
wonderful place not only for <strong>the</strong> sheep, but also for
us humans. From here you can marvel at <strong>the</strong> mountain
panorama. In addition, it is not accessible by
train, but can only be reached on foot. In o<strong>the</strong>r
words, hiking is <strong>the</strong> order of <strong>the</strong> day!

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Below you will find out why hiking in <strong>the</strong> fresh air is so
good for you:
• Streng<strong>the</strong>ns <strong>the</strong> immune system
• Reduces stress levels and ensures relaxation
• Ensures a good night’s sleep
• Improves your mood
• Streng<strong>the</strong>ns your memory and concentration
• Relieves depression
• Promotes muscle development and streng<strong>the</strong>ns bones
• Helps combat cravings for chocolate
Experience hiking at <strong>the</strong> foot of <strong>the</strong> Matterhorn and discover
<strong>the</strong> wonderful feelings of happiness that come with
it. Would you like to impress <strong>the</strong> next time you talk about
<strong>the</strong> Matterhorn?
Then remember <strong>the</strong> following facts:
• The Matterhorn is an impressive 4,478 m high.
• The first ascent took place on 14 July 1865 and is still
an important achievement in <strong>the</strong> mountaineering
world today.
• Each season, between 2,500 and 3,000 climbers dare
to climb <strong>the</strong> Matterhorn.
• The Matterhorn is made of African rock and is a unique
geological phenomenon.
• The four sides of <strong>the</strong> Matterhorn point precisely in <strong>the</strong>
cardinal directions and impress with <strong>the</strong>ir symmetrical
shape.
• Ulrich Inderbinen was <strong>the</strong> oldest man to climb <strong>the</strong>
Matterhorn at <strong>the</strong> age of 89, proving that age knows
no bounds.
• The Matterhorn adorned <strong>the</strong> Toblerone package for
decades.

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AN EXCITING GAME FOR
NATURE AND WEATHER
LOVERS
It is just so wonderful here! An endless variety of
flowers and herbs, fresh air and enchanting views.
If you want to learn more about <strong>the</strong> different flowers
and herbs, a visit to <strong>the</strong> Alpine Garden near
Rotenboden will certainly be worth your while. The
various plants and flowers are explained in more
detail here. Be enchanted by <strong>the</strong> breathtaking flora!

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We hope you enjoyed <strong>the</strong> wonderful wea<strong>the</strong>r on <strong>the</strong>
Gornergrat. Here is a fun wea<strong>the</strong>r game for you:
Aim of <strong>the</strong> game:
The aim of <strong>the</strong> game is to quickly combine wea<strong>the</strong>r
phenomena with appropriate associations and <strong>the</strong>reby
test and expand your knowledge about <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r.
Game instructions:
1. All players sit in a circle or in a row.
2. The first player says any wea<strong>the</strong>r phenomenon, such
as “rain”.
3. The next player now has a few seconds to name an
association or a word related to rain. For example,
<strong>the</strong>y could say “umbrella”.
4. The next player <strong>the</strong>n takes that association and
names something that is associated with it. For example,
<strong>the</strong>y could say “wet roads”.
5. The game continues, with each player naming an association
with <strong>the</strong> previous word.
If a player is unable to name an association within <strong>the</strong>
given time or repeats a term, he or she will be disqualified
from <strong>the</strong> game.
The game continues until only one player is left. This
player is <strong>the</strong> winner.

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A VALUABLE GIFT OF
NATURE ON THE
GORNERGRAT RIDGE
Small and tough with shaggy wool, <strong>the</strong>y can withstand
<strong>the</strong> harshest conditions. The Blacknose
sheep tell us all about life and habitat in general
and why we should not forget traditions and basic
knowledge, because <strong>the</strong> Alpine meadows should
not be taken for granted.

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A summary of details on <strong>the</strong> Blacknose sheep
The small, light and robust sheep have less meat than
normal breeding sheep. However, Blacknose sheep
have up to 30% less fat, which makes <strong>the</strong>ir meat a tender
delicacy. But that’s not all. These are <strong>the</strong> riches of
<strong>the</strong> Blacknose sheep:
• It is no problem to use <strong>the</strong> sheep’s meat into old
age, whereas <strong>the</strong> meat of breeding sheep becomes
almost inedible once <strong>the</strong> animals reach middle age
(about 5-6 years) as <strong>the</strong> fat content gives <strong>the</strong> meat
such a strong “potent” smell.
• It is easy to use <strong>the</strong> long wool to make felt. It can be
used to make practical everyday things (also waterproof
to a degree!) such as seat cushions, slippers,
bags and hats.
• The wool is unusually fluffy, velvety soft, long and
curly, snow white.
• Their physical build allows <strong>the</strong>m to graze into <strong>the</strong>
uppermost vegetated areas, where life is just being
born out of <strong>the</strong> rock.
• This in turn supports <strong>the</strong> biodiversity of <strong>the</strong> Alpine
regions.
• Reduces <strong>the</strong> risk of avalanches, protects and enriches
soil culture.

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• And remember: hardly any o<strong>the</strong>r sheep is so trusting
and cuddly. Pure love! How do you feel when you
immerse your hands in this thick curly wool and <strong>the</strong>
lamb smiles happily? A beautiful relationship between
animals and humans.
The flock on <strong>the</strong> Gornergrat is not uncommon in Valais,
but certainly more used to guests than any o<strong>the</strong>r flock.
Everyone who works with Blacknose sheep adores
<strong>the</strong>se special animals. Want to know more about <strong>the</strong>
Blacknose sheep? Fabienne Truffer, a farmer from Valais,
has written a wonderful book about this special and
unique breed of sheep: walliserschwarznasen.ch

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Overall, <strong>the</strong> Blacknose sheep shows us how precious a
total understanding of agriculture and food consumption
is. It is a sheep that is loved passionately and that
returns its affection and infinite attachment to you. It
spends its entire life in nature and at <strong>the</strong> same time
cares for nature, promotes biodiversity and defies mass
farming with all its peculiarities. The sheep’s resources
are fully utilised into old age. Here in <strong>the</strong> Alps, we find
a healthy and respectful way of life that includes <strong>the</strong>
entire ecosystem and our culture.

Acknowledgement
Dear Visitor
We would like to wish you all <strong>the</strong> best and hope you
had a wonderful time on <strong>the</strong> <strong>trail</strong>. We are pleased
you took part and are looking forward to your next
visit.
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