Practical eco-friendliness
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: March 2025
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.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino wool layering
Light microspikes (shoulder season)