Pragmatic sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: March 2024
Transport alternatives
Rail services and local buses for valleys, gondolas for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
See eco-certifications
Packing list
Water bottle with a filter
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder seasons