Practical sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade car trips for trains, opt for certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.

Updated: May 2026

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional bus services for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.


Explore low-emission transport options

Accommodation

Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


View sustainability certifications

Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Coral-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes for shoulder seasons

Honor quiet areas