Hands-on sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for rail, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-area guidelines.
Updated: January 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses between valleys, cable cars for steep sections, and electric bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; 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-based layering
Light microspikes for shoulder season