Practical sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: April 2024
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the last mile reduce noise and emissions.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of single-use plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Water-filtering bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes for shoulder seasons