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)

Respect quiet zones