Hands-on sustainability

Pack Light, Safeguard the Alps

Swap cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone manners.

Updated: August 2024

Transport alternatives

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


Explore low-emission transport options

Accommodation

Select hotels with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


View sustainability certifications

Packing list

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

Respect quiet zones