Animal encounters etiquette
Explore further, disturb less
Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching.
Updated: March 2027
Alpine inhabitants
Ibex at sunrise near lofty vantage points
Chamois on shaded terraces within protected zones
Marmots grazing alpine meadows under sunny skies
Golden eagles over expansive valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses along the lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along the ridges
July–August: gentians across meadows
September: golden larch woodlands