Hands-on sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for rail travel, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: March 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final stretch 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 plastics.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Water-filter bottle
Reef-friendly sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)