Animal etiquette

Observe more, disturb less

Maintain a safe distance: about 50 m from hoofed mammals and 100 m from nests. Carry your own snacks instead of feeding animals. Rely on binoculars rather than getting closer.


Updated: August 2024

Alpine inhabitants

Ibex at daybreak near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring above wide valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness panorama

Bloom calendar

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