Hands-on sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.

Updated: April 2024

Transport alternatives

Railways and regional buses through valleys, gondola lifts for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.


Discover low-emission travel options

Accommodation

Pick hotels with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See eco certifications

Packing list

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

Honor quiet zones