Animal Encounters Etiquette
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed creatures and 100 m from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: January 2024
Highland inhabitants
Ibex at daybreak near lofty outlooks
Chamois on shaded slopes within conservation zones
Marmots in alpine meadows during sunny weather
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Blooming calendar
May–June: alpine roses along lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along the ridges
July–August: gentians across meadows
September: golden larch forests