Wildlife watching in the Swiss Alps — Chamois - In the rutting season at the end of autumn, impetuous chases take place between the males.

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Observing wild animals in the wild is a very special experience for many nature-loving people.

Go stalking together with professional guides.
Observe chamois, red deer and eagles. Not only will you experience the animals up close, but you will also learn a lot of interesting facts about the most famous species.

Bearded vulture and chamois watching (Valais)
Every Wednesday afternoon, guests in Valais travel from Leukerbad to the Gemmi on the Gemmi Railway. A guide introduces participants to the impressive high alpine wildlife. Visitors learn exciting stories about "bearded vulture, chamois & co", which they can observe on the Gemmi.

Wildlife watching in the Bernese Oberland
Hikers also go stalking for two to three hours in the Bernese Oberland. Together with a guide, participants travel by car from Hofstetten on Lake Brienz in the direction of Gummenalp. The tour continues on foot in the direction of the Haslital, where visitors can observe chamois, rock deer, roe deer and marmots. The tour takes place every Saturday and ends on October 26.

The rut of the red deer (Grisons)
In the Val Trupchun in the Swiss National Park live red deer, ibex, chamois and marmots in the wild. With a little luck, bearded vultures and golden eagles can also be admired. During the rutting season, around 500 red deer sound the valley - acoustically alone, this is a very special experience. Guests are accompanied on a four to eight hour tour and observe the animals through binoculars.

The roaring of the deer (Valais)
In autumn, the stag sets the tone. During the rutting season, from mid-September to mid-October, the stags in the forests of Soi near Champéry fight for the title of top deer. Their loud roaring to repel competition and keep the pack members together can be heard across the forests. With mountain guide Jean-Luc Tordeur, guests set out in search of the majestic animal. This excursion promises thrills and adrenaline.

Hike with birds of prey (Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein)
A unique hike with birds of prey is offered in the Atzmännig. On the two-hour guided tour through the Goldinger Valley, a falconer and hiking guide shows guests the natural habitat of the animals. The excursion leads from the mountain station back to the valley station. The hike is so special because it is adapted to the respective flight paths of the birds of prey. It can also be combined with a bird of prey flight show.

Hike to the birds of prey (Jura & Three Lakes Region)
On an excursion in the Jura Mountains, birds of prey flying regally through the air are spotted. With a trained guide, visitors discover kites, buzzards, hawks, falcons, sparrow hawks and even golden eagles in the Bernese Jura. The fascinating flight and hunting techniques of the birds make this three-hour hike a unique experience. Meeting point is the train station of Moutier, from there the tour continues to the Jura heights. The tour takes place in all weathers.