During your hikes in the alpine meadows, it's particularly important to maintain a respectful interaction with the grazing animals present there. These creatures are inherently peaceful and calm. By following the following advice, you can avoid potential conflicts with the animals:

• Stay on the path and do not leave marked trails. If an animal is blocking your path, go round it.
• Keep your distance: give the animals space, avoid contact and do not pet or feed them.
• Keep calm: cows have a limited field of vision and are easily scared. Make sure you can be seen in good time and move quietly.
• Mother animals are highly sensitive: avoid approaching young animals or putting yourself between an animal and its mother.
• Keep all dogs on a lead: grazing animals often feel threatened by dogs, so keep your four-legged friend on a lead.

Follow these steps if the animal displays any of the aforementioned signals:

• Move away as slowly and calmly as possible from the animal without turning your back.
• Let your dog off its lead and it will run away from the animal without any problem.
• If nothing else helps, try to intimidate the animal: shouting loudly and confidently or waving a stick will scare it away.