Practical Sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade car travel for trains, opt for certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone rules.
Updated: June 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail travel and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch lessen noise and emissions.
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Accommodation
Pick hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refill bottle instead of single-use plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes (shoulder season)