Real-world sustainability
Travel lightly, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for rail, pick certified stays, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: April 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel options
Accommodation
Select lodgings with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
See eco certifications
Packing list
Water bottle with filter
Marine-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes (shoulder season)