Practical Eco-Friendliness
Pack Light, Safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: May 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services and local buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy certificates or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Sunscreen that's reef-safe
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)