Animal etiquette

Watch more, disturb less

Maintain space: about 50 meters from hoofed creatures and 100 meters from nests. Pack your own snacks and avoid feeding wildlife. Use binoculars instead of approaching.


Updated: May 2024

Mountain residents

Ibex at daybreak near elevated vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows under sunny skies
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

May–June: alpine roses along the lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss on ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests