All-year cycle
Choose the best month for the ideal experience
Align activities with safer, lower-impact windows: winter avalanche checks, spring blossoms, cool mornings in summer, and quieter ridgelines in autumn.
Updated: March 2024
Winter
Stay on marked snow routes and review avalanche risks before you head out. Keep dogs leashed and avoid quiet zones.
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Spring
Late spring brings blooms to many valleys: avoid muddy edges to protect trails, and head out at dawn for birdlife.
Summer
Start early for glacier views, swim only in designated zones, and think about microspikes for early-season snowfields.
Autumn
Amber forests and crisper mornings make for gentler hikes. Pick less busy huts and stay on sturdy trails.