Wildlife manners
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed wildlife and 100 m from nests. Pack your own refreshments instead of feeding animals. Use binoculars instead of approaching closer.
Updated: June 2026
Alpine inhabitants
Ibex at dawn near high viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles above wide valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
April–May: alpine roses on lower slopes
May–June: edelweiss on ridges
June–July: gentians in meadows
August: golden larch forests