Guidelines for wildlife encounters
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed creatures and 100 m from nests. Carry your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching.
Updated: March 2026
Mountain residents
Ibex at daybreak near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles over expansive 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