Four seasons
Choose the appropriate month for the ideal experience
Align activities with safer, lower-impact windows: avalanche checks in winter, blooms in spring, cool mornings in summer, and mellower ridgelines in autumn.
Updated: March 2025
Winter
Stay on marked snow routes and review avalanche conditions before you head out. Keep dogs on a leash and avoid quiet zones.
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Spring
Late spring is bloom season in many valleys: avoid muddy edges to prevent trail widening, and go at sunrise for birdlife.
Summer
Begin early for glaciers, swim only in designated areas, and consider microspikes for early-season snowfields.
Autumn
Golden forests and cooler mornings make for calmer hikes. Choose quieter huts and stay on durable paths.