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

Respect quiet zones