Hands-on Eco Practices

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.

Updated: March 2024

Alternative travel options

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


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Accommodation

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


See eco-certifications

Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Reef-friendly sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones