Practical sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for rail travel, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: March 2028

Transport alternatives

Rail services and regional buses through valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and emissions.


Discover low-emission transport choices

Accommodation

Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See sustainability certifications

Packing list

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

Respect quiet zones