Practical eco approaches
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, opt for certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: October 2024
Transport alternatives
Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel choices
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
See certification schemes
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes (shoulder season)