Animal interaction norms
Observe more, disturb less
Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: October 2025
Highland inhabitants
Ibex at dawn near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows under sunny skies
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses on lower elevations
June–July: edelweiss along the ridgelines
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests