Wildlife etiquette

Observe more, disturb less

Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars instead of approaching closer.


Updated: April 2024

Mountain residents

Ibex at sunrise near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring above broad valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

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