Animal encounter etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: around 50 m from hoofed species and 100 m from nests. Pack your own refreshments instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching.
Updated: March 2025
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn by elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses on lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests