Practical sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, opt for certified lodges, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: March 2027

Transport alternatives

Rail services and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, 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 instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing list

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

Honor quiet zones