Animal encounters etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain a safe distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed wildlife and 100 m from nests. Carry your own snacks instead of feeding animals. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: April 2025
Mountain residents
Ibexes at daybreak near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within safeguarded zones
Marmots in alpine meadows during sunny spells
Golden eagles soar above broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses along lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along the ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests