Practical sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Swap cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: March 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail travel and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the last leg cut noise and emissions.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Opt for hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of single-use plastics.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering clothes
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)