Real-world sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade car trips for rail travel, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: September 2025
Ways to get around
Rail networks and regional buses for valley routes, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final leg reduce noise and emissions.
Discover low-emission travel options
Places to stay
Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refill bottle instead of disposable plastics.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)