Practical sustainability

Go light on luggage, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone protocols.

Updated: April 2024

Transport alternatives

Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the last mile reduce noise and emissions.


Discover low-emission travel choices

Lodging

Select hotels with energy labels or sustainability seals; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See sustainability certifications

Packing list

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

Respect quiet zones