Practical sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: October 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the last stretch cut noise and emissions.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refill bottle instead of single-use plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Coast-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)