Wildlife stalking with the farmer

Whatever you’ve got planned, your farm hosts here in South Tyrol will always have an insider tip for you, being in the know about the most rewarding routes and the best viewpoints. Often, they will accompany their guests themselves, and spring usually sees farmers taking guests out on the lookout for wild animals. They will take you to places where you can witness black grouse courting their mates, female ibexes mothering their kids and marmots waking up from their winter slumbers.
What could be more exciting than setting off early in the morning across dewy meadows on the trail of South Tyrol’s wildlife? Lots of farm hosts are keen walkers, mountaineers or hunters themselves and enjoy taking their guests on South Tyrol-style photo safaris involving the obligatory home-made bread, ‘speck’ or cheese.

A really wild tour of South Tyrol: some ‘Red Rooster’ holiday farms make the ideal bases for great walks in search of local wildlifeWatching wildlife with the farmer