Animal interaction etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain a distance: roughly 50 meters from hoofed animals and 100 meters from nests. Bring your own refreshments instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: March 2027
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near lofty viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots inhabiting alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring over broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses along the lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss on ridgelines
July–August: gentians across meadows
September: golden larch forests