Animal encounter manners

Observe more, disturb less

Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed creatures and 100 m from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching.


Updated: April 2025

Mountain residents

Ibex at daybreak near lofty viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in high-altitude meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

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