Hands-on eco practices

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

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

Updated: May 2025

Transport options

Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.


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Accommodation

Pick hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing list

Water filter bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Honor quiet zones