Discover edelweiss

Called "lion's foot" or "star of the glaciers," it is one of the emblematic mountain flowers; it is said to grow at the height of eagles!

Generally from 5 to 20 centimeters tall, the flower features a white woolly down on its leaves and blossoms. You can admire it during its time of flowering, from June to September. The edelweiss is a protected species.

Discover the legend of the edelweill, "star of the glaciers," in the Explorer's Notebook.

 Discover the Explorer's Notebook

Avoid picking the flowers - it helps to preserve them!