Practical eco-friendliness

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

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

Updated: April 2024

Ways to get around

Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.


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Lodging

Opt for hotels with energy labels or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing checklist

Refillable water bottle
Sunscreen that is reef-safe
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes for shoulder seasons

Honor quiet zones