Wildlife etiquette
Observe more, bother less
Maintain a safe distance—roughly 50 m from hoofed mammals and 100 m from nests. Bring your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than getting closer.
Updated: March 2025
Mountain residents
Ibex at daybreak near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows under sunny skies
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 in meadows
September: golden larch forests