All year round
Choose the best month for the ideal experience
Align activities with safer, lower-impact windows: avalanche checks in winter, blooms in spring, cool mornings in summer, and quieter ridgelines in autumn.
Updated: October 2023
Cold Season
Stick to marked snow routes and check avalanche conditions before you go. Keep dogs leashed and avoid quiet zones.
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Springtime
Late spring is bloom season in many valleys: avoid muddy edges to prevent trail widening, and go at sunrise for birdlife.
Warm season
Begin early for glacier views, swim only in approved areas, and think about microspikes for early-season snowfields.
Fall
Golden forests and cooler mornings bring calmer hikes. Opt for quieter huts and remain on sturdy trails.