Hands-on sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: August 2026
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg reduce noise and emissions.
Discover low-emission travel options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle rather than single-use plastics.
See sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Sunscreen that is reef-safe
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)