Pragmatic sustainability

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.

Updated: April 2026

Transport options

Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.


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Accommodation

Opt for hotels with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing list

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

Respect quiet zones