Wildlife etiquette
See more, disturb less
Preserve distance: roughly 50 m from hooved wildlife and 100 m from nests. Bring your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars instead of approaching closer.
Updated: March 2026
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near lofty vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles over wide valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses on lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along the ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests