Wildlife etiquette

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Maintain a safe distance: roughly 50 meters from hoofed animals and 100 meters from nests. Carry your own snacks rather than feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.


Updated: March 2025

Mountain residents

Ibex at first light near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles soaring over expansive valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

May–June: alpine roses along lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along the ridges
July–August: gentians blooming in meadows
September: gold-colored larch forests