Wildlife etiquette
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Maintain distance: roughly 60 meters from hoofed animals and 120 meters from nests. Carry your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching closer.
Updated: February 2026
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn by elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles above wide 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