Wildlife manners
Observe more, disrupt 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 moving closer.
Updated: March 2025
Mountain residents
Ibex at daybreak near elevated vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring above broad 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