Wildlife etiquette
Explore more, disturb less
Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed mammals and 100 m from nesting sites. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: April 2025
Mountain inhabitants
Ibex at first light near elevated vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Flower calendar
May–June: alpine roses on lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss on ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests