Year-round
Choose the best month for the perfect experience
Align activities with safer, lower-impact windows: winter avalanche checks, spring blooms, cool mornings in summer, and quieter ridgelines in autumn.
Updated: March 2024
The cold season
Stick to designated snowy paths and review avalanche forecasts before heading out. Keep dogs leashed and steer clear of quiet areas.
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Spring
Late spring is bloom season in many valleys: steer clear of muddy edges to prevent trail widening, and hike at dawn for birdlife.
Warm season
Begin early to reach glaciers, swim only in designated zones, and think about microspikes for early-season snowfields.
Fall foliage
Golden forests and cooler mornings yield calmer hikes. Select quieter huts and stay on well-maintained paths.