Regional Final Batailles des Chèvres - Goat Battles of Perloz

Goat Battles, an Aosta Valley Tradition

The Batailles des Chèvres (goat battles) are a traditional event typical of the Aosta Valley, akin to the more famous Batailles de Reines among cows. The goats face each other in natural encounters, following a hierarchical instinct inherent to the species, and the regional competition culminates the season with a grand final. Since 2023, this final has been held in Perloz, in the Lower Aosta Valley, in the evocative natural arena of Tour d'Hérèraz.

A Season Lasting a Summer

The competition is structured as a series of qualifying rounds held between May and October in eight municipalities of the Aosta Valley — including Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Pont-Saint-Martin, Champorcher, Issime, Fontainemore, Donnas, Issogne, and Montjovet. The highest-ranked goats advance to the regional final in Perloz, where they compete for the title in various categories.

Categories and the New Strabime Category

The competition features five categories: Prima, Seconda, Terza, Strabime, and Bime. The Strabime category, recently introduced, is reserved for goats aged 2-3 years and aims to encourage breeders to enter younger animals, allowing them to compete against peers rather than experienced adults. The event is organized by the Association Combats des chèvres.

A Rural Heritage to Experience

Attending the final of the Batailles des Chèvres in Perloz means immersing yourself in a tradition that tells the story of the rural world and mountain farming in the Aosta Valley. A popular, free, and deeply identity-forming event that celebrates the bond between the communities of the Aosta Valley and their animals.