Hands-on eco-practices
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: April 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel options
Accommodation
Pick hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a reusable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
See eco-certifications
Packing list
Water-filter bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)