Real-world sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: April 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy efficiency ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of single-use plastic.
See sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-wool layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)