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)