Hands-on sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Replace car trips with rail travel, pick lodgings with certification, and respect quiet zones rules.
Updated: August 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail journeys and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Water bottle with a filter
Sunscreen that is reef-friendly
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-layered clothing
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder seasons)