Animal-watching etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain a safe distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Pack your own refreshments instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars instead of moving closer.
Updated: August 2024
Mountain residents
Ibex at daybreak near elevated vantage points
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows under sunny skies
Golden eagles over expansive valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May through June: alpine roses along the lower slopes
June through July: edelweiss along the ridgelines
July through August: gentians in the meadows
September: gold-colored larch forests