Animal observation etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Rely on binoculars rather than moving closer.
Updated: March 2025
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near elevated vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring over broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses along lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along the ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch woodlands