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 instead of feeding wildlife. Choose binoculars over approaching closer.


Updated: March 2026

Mountain residents

Ibex at first light near lofty vantage points
Chamois on shaded inclines within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows during sunny spells
Golden eagles soaring over broad valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness landscape

Bloom calendar

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