Hands-on sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: May 2025

Transport alternatives

Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the last mile cut noise and emissions.


Discover low-emission travel choices

Accommodation

Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See certification labels

Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering
Light microspikes for shoulder season

Honor quiet zones