Wildlife manners
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain a safe distance—roughly 50 meters from grazing animals and 100 meters from nests. Carry your own snacks and refrain from feeding wildlife. Use binoculars instead of approaching animals.
Updated: April 2024
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near high viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles above wide valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses on lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss on ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests