Wildlife etiquette

Observe more, disturb less

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


Updated: March 2025

Mountain inhabitants

Ibex at daybreak near summit viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows when the sun is out
Golden eagles soaring above broad valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

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