Guidelines for animal encounters
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Bring your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: April 2025
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near elevated vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows when the sun is out
Golden eagles above broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses on lower elevations
June–July: edelweiss along ridgelines
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: shimmering larch forests