Practical Eco Practices
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.
Updated: April 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep sections, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability marks; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
See green certifications
Packing list
Reusable water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Layering with merino
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)