Ibex Promenade
On the ibex promenade, which is accessible all year round and is a one-kilometre hiking trail suitable for pushchairs, children and adults can find out entertaining information about the ibex, ibex goat and ibex fawn at seven stops. Whether it's about the character of the ibex, their habitat or their distribution.
If you want to savour the sun at the highest point of the ibex promenade, the best place to enjoy the glacier and mountain panorama is from the large wood-carved ibex loungers (Crast'Ota sun terrace). The official access to the ibex promenade is located above the village of Giarsun, right next to the Sta. Maria church. The Post bus stop and the Surovas RhB railway station are within walking distance of the access point. Ibex fans arriving by private car should use the Mulin and Rondo public car parks.
On the trail with an ibex guide
The popular spring ibex tour is offered from around the end of April to the beginning of June (every Thursday and Saturday). Those interested can gain exciting insights into the world of ibex on one of the free guided tours lasting two to three hours. In addition, the Pontresina ibex rangers provide information on the ibex and other wild animals every day in spring. Useful spring observation tips can also be found online here.
From June, when the temperatures rise, the ibex can be found in the higher regions of the ibex paradise. Pontresina Tourism offers a free guided summer ibex excursion every Friday from June to October (excluding the Alp Languard chairlift ticket). An alpine ibex safari par excellence, surrounded by Piz Languard and Piz Albris, and peppered with other fascinating sightings of alpine wildlife.
Insider tip for winter guests: From February to April, there is also a winter ibex tour on Tuesdays. Ibex enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into the winter habitat of the ibex and other Pontresina wildlife from a distance from experienced ibex guides.
Rules of behaviour in the ibex paradise
Guided ibex observations
Ibex book & telescope
How do ibex cope with the cold season and where do they find food? A large, weatherproof outdoor ibex book on the Crast'Ota sun terrace provides in-depth answers about the ibex and its winter habitat. A family-friendly telescope is available on site to observe the wild animals in the ibex paradise from a safe distance or to take a sharp look into Val Roseg. Wooden ibex loungers and cosy deckchairs invite you to relax and enjoy the mountain panorama.
Alp Languard and ibex gallery
During the summer months, the Alp Languard chairlift is the convenient way to get to Alp Languard and thus to the extensive and mountain bike-free hiking area of the ibex paradise of Pontresina. At the Alp Languard mountain station, right next to the mountain restaurant at 2,325 metres above sea level, visitors can learn more about the extinction and reintroduction of the Alpine ibex in the ibex gallery. An exciting summer destination for inquisitive ibex fans, panorama lovers and hikers.
Ibex Playground
Just a few meters from Alp Languard, young climbers can let off steam at the ibex playground: Who runs, climbs or runs faster - the ibex or me? The playground is suitable for children from 6 years.