Wildlife etiquette

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Maintain a respectful distance: roughly 50 meters from hoofed creatures and 100 meters from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars instead of approaching closer.


Updated: March 2025

Mountain residents

Ibex at daybreak by elevated vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows during sunny spells
Golden eagles soaring over expansive valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

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