Hands-on sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Leave the car behind for trains, opt for certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.

Updated: March 2025

Transport alternatives

Rail services and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep rises, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.


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Accommodation

Opt for hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.


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Packing list

Filtered-water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones