Practical eco-friendliness

Travel light, guard the Alps

Trade driving for rail travel, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: March 2024

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.


Explore low-emission transport options

Accommodation

Select hotels with energy labels or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle to eliminate single-use plastic.


View sustainability certifications

Packing list

Filtration water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Layering with Merino wool
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones