Hands-on sustainability

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

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

Updated: April 2025

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, 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 plastics.


See sustainability certifications

Packing list

Water-filtering bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering
Light microspikes (shoulder seasons)

Respect quiet zones