Practical sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

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

Updated: December 2028

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and emissions.


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Accommodation

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


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Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering garments
Light microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones