Wildlife etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed mammals and 100 m from nests. Carry your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars and stay back rather than approaching.
Updated: April 2025
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near lofty viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring over broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses along lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along the ridges
July–August: gentians across meadows
September: golden larch groves