Practical Eco-Friendly Choices
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.
Updated: May 2024
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, gondolas on steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Sunscreen that is reef-safe
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)