Hands-on sustainability

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

Swap driving for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: March 2025

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.


Explore low-emission transport options

Accommodation

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


View sustainability certifications

Packing list

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

Respect quiet zones