Year-Round
Choose the best month for the ideal experience
Align activities with safer, lower-impact windows: avalanche assessments in winter, blossoms in spring, brisk mornings in summer, and quieter ridgelines in autumn.
Updated: June 2023
Winter
Stay on designated snow routes and review avalanche conditions ahead of time. Keep dogs on a leash and skip silent areas.
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Spring
Late spring brings blossoms to many valleys: steer clear of muddy margins to prevent trail widening, and hike at dawn for birdlife.
Summer
Begin early for glacier views, swim only in designated zones, and think about microspikes for early-season snowfields.
Autumn
Amber forests and crisper mornings yield gentler hikes. Pick less busy huts and stay on sturdy trails.