Practical sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, 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 leg cut noise and emissions.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Water-filtering bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Layering with merino
Light microspikes (shoulder season)