Animal-watching manners
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: about 50 meters from hoofed animals and 100 meters from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: April 2026
Alpine inhabitants
Ibex at daybreak near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles above wide valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses on lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss on ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests