Wildlife etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed mammals and 100 m from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: March 2026
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near lofty vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows when sun is out
Golden eagles soaring over broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses along lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests