Practical sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: April 2029
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, cable lifts for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the last stretch cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select lodgings with energy efficiency ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)