Wildlife manners

Observe more, disturb less

Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed creatures and 100 m from nests. Pack your own refreshments instead of feeding wildlife. Rely on binoculars rather than approaching closer.


Updated: January 2025

Mountain residents

Ibex at dawn near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring over broad valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

May–June: alpine roses on lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests