Hands-on sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, opt for certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone manners.

Updated: March 2025

Ways to get around

Rail services and regional coaches for valleys, cable lifts for steep climbs, and electric bicycles for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.


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Places to stay

Pick accommodations with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See eco-certifications

Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones