The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The unusual behavior of Alpine Ibex climbing dams in the Antrona Valley has turned the area into a tourist destination. Hikers now visit the valley specifically to witness the ibex scaling the Cingino Dam.
“And the minerals they're after actually support their flexible ankle joints so they can contort themselves into strange positions.”
“In fact, the goats have made the dam a bit of a tourist spot. Hikers now make the trek up into the Antrona Valley specifically hoping to catch the ibex mid-climb.”