Practical sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: March 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services 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 ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered drinking bottle
Sunscreen safe for reefs
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes for shoulder seasons