Albères
(local/other name)

(most common name):
• Albera
(transboundary/brand name):
• Alberes
local/other name (French):
• Massanaise

‘Albères’ is the French name for an authentic variety of cattle that originated in the Albera Massif of the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. It is very rustic and known for its longevity.

The Albères has three coat types:
• black (Black Alberes)
• fawn (Fagina Alberes) – white to light brown
• crossbred – with an admixture of Swiss Brown

Albères are semi-feral and calve every two years. The calves are born reddish and recent young are displaying all color patterns.

Small herds of Albères can currently be found in the Natural Park of the Albera Massif in the Alt Empordà Region — which is situated in the northeastern most corner of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain.

NOTE: As of 2020, Albères is no longer listed in France.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-13

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