Everyday eco-friendliness
Pack light, protect the Alps
Trade cars for rail travel, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.
Updated: May 2027
Alternative transport options
Rail services and local buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Lodging
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability certificates; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastics.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)