Practical sustainability
Pack light to safeguard the Alps
Trade car travel for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: March 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel choices
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
See sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Sunscreen safe for reefs
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino wool layering
Light microspikes for the shoulder season