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)

Respect quiet zones