Practical sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: March 2024
Transport alternatives
Railways and regional buses through valleys, gondola lifts for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and emissions.
Discover low-pollution travel options
Accommodation
Pick hotels with energy labels or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of single-use plastic.
View eco-certifications
Packing list
Purifying water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)