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Combat de Reines

Traditional Herens-cattle fighting contests held across Valais, culminating in a grand final in Aproz.

When
Spring through October (final in October)
Town
Aproz (final)
Canton
Valais
Type
Tradition

Source: en.wikipedia.org

46.2053° N 7.3101° E · ValaisRelief interpolated · not a survey mapOpen the full map

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