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)