Hands-on sustainability
Go light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone rules.
Updated: January 2025
Transport alternatives
Railways and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; 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 layering pieces
Lightweight microspikes for the shoulder season