Real-world sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: April 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and emissions.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels bearing energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a reusable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder season