Animal-watching etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed mammals and 100 m from nesting sites. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding animals. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: April 2025
Mountain inhabitants
Ibex at daybreak near lofty viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring over 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 groves