Hands-on sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade car travel for rail journeys, select verified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: March 2025

Transport alternatives

Railways and local buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.


Discover low-emission transport options

Accommodation

Opt for hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of single-use plastics.


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Packing list

Filtration water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes for the shoulder season

Respect quiet zones